Equality vs. Fairness
Difference Between Equality and Fairness
Equalitynoun
The state or quality of being equal.
Fairnessadjective
Of pleasing appearance, especially because of a pure or fresh quality; comely.
Equalitynoun
(Mathematics) A statement, usually an equation, that one thing equals another.
Fairnessadjective
Light in color, especially blond
fair hair.Equalitynoun
The fact of being equal.
Fairnessadjective
Of light complexion
fair skin.Equalitynoun
(mathematics) The fact of being equal, of having the same value.
Fairnessadjective
Free of clouds or storms; clear and sunny
fair skies.Equalitynoun
The equal treatment of people irrespective of social or cultural differences.
Fairnessadjective
Free of blemishes or stains; clean and pure
one's fair name.Equalitynoun
the quality of being the same in quantity or measure or value or status
Fairnessadjective
Promising; likely
We're in a fair way to succeed.Equalitynoun
a state of being essentially equal or equivalent; equally balanced;
on a par with the bestFairnessadjective
Having or exhibiting a disposition that is free of favoritism or bias; impartial
a fair mediator.Fairnessadjective
Just to all parties; equitable
a compromise that is fair to both factions.Fairnessadjective
Being in accordance with relative merit or significance
She wanted to receive her fair share of the proceeds.Fairnessadjective
Consistent with rules, logic, or ethics
a fair tactic.Fairnessadjective
Moderately good; acceptable or satisfactory
gave only a fair performance of the play.in fair health.Fairnessadjective
Superficially true or appealing; specious
Don't trust his fair promises.Fairnessadjective
Lawful to hunt or attack
fair game.Fairnessadjective
(Archaic) Free of all obstacles.
Fairnessadverb
In a proper or legal manner
playing fair.Fairnessadverb
Directly; straight
a blow caught fair in the stomach.Fairnessverb
To join (pieces) so as to be smooth, even, or regular
faired the aircraft's wing into the fuselage.Fairnessnoun
(Archaic) A beautiful or beloved woman.
Fairnessnoun
(Obsolete) Loveliness; beauty.
Fairnessnoun
The property of being fair or equitable.
Some questioned the fairness of the new laws.Fairnessnoun
The property of being fair or beautiful.
Fairnessnoun
conformity with rules or standards;
the judge recognized the fairness of my claimFairnessnoun
ability to make judgments free from discrimination or dishonesty
Fairnessnoun
the property of having a naturally light complexion
Fairnessnoun
the quality of being good looking and attractive
