fairness

Word parts

fair + -ness

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /ˈfɛər.nəs/

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• Hyphenation: fair‧ness

Noun

Singular fairness

Plural none

1. Fairness is the act of treating people or things fairly.
2. (old, no longer used) A woman's beauty is her fairness.