fair vs fairness

fairness vs fair

fair and fairness both are nouns.

fair is an adjective but fairness is not an adjective.

fair is a verb but fairness is not a verb.

fair is an adverb but fairness is not an adverb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
fair	Yes	Yes	Yes	Yes
fairness	Yes	No	No	No

fair (noun)	fairness (noun)
a sale of miscellany; often for charity	conformity with rules or standards
a traveling show; having sideshows and rides and games of skill etc.	the property of having a naturally light complexion
a competitive exhibition of farm products	the quality of being good looking and attractive
gathering of producers to promote business	ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty

fair (adjective)	fairness (adjective)
(of a baseball) hit between the foul lines
free from favoritism or self-interest or bias or deception; conforming with established standards or rules
very pleasing to the eye
(used of hair or skin) pale or light-colored
free of clouds or rain
gained or earned without cheating or stealing
attractively feminine
(of a manuscript) having few alterations or corrections
not excessive or extreme
lacking exceptional quality or ability

fair (verb)	fairness (verb)
join so that the external surfaces blend smoothly

fair (adverb)	fairness (adverb)
without favoring one party, in a fair evenhanded manner
in conformity with the rules or laws and without fraud or cheating

Difference between fair and fairness

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