Added 9 October 2026
fairness
/ˈfɛə.nəs/ noun
noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about fairness at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Conformity with rules or standards.
the judge recognized the fairness of my claim
- Ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty.
- The property of having a naturally light complexion.
Origin
From Middle English fairness, fæȝernesse, from Old English fæġernes (“fairness; beauty; pleasantness”), equivalent to fair + -ness. Cognate with Old High German fagarnessi (“fairness”).
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