fairness
Translation
fairness, impartiality, justice
Examples
The teacher is known for her fairness.
The teacher is known for her fairness.
Fairness is important in sports.
Fairness is important in sports.
Grammar Patterns
fairness (uncountable noun) the quality of treating people equally He is a man of great fairness.
Similar Words
Synonyms: justice, impartiality, equity; Antonyms: unfairness, injustice
Etymology
From the adjective 'fair' plus the suffix '-ness', which forms nouns indicating a state or condition.
Memory Tips
The suffix '-ness' turns an adjective into a noun. So, 'fairness' is the state of being 'fair'.