fairness vs fair

fair vs fairness

fairness and fair both are nouns.

fairness is not an adjective while fair is an adjective.

fairness is not a verb while fair is a verb.

fairness is not an adverb while fair is an adverb.

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

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

fairness (adjective)	fair (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

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

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

Difference between fairness and fair

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