fair — treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination
Pronunciation (IPA): /fer/
Example Sentences
- Life isn't fair, but my mom's cookies are fair-ly delicious!
- The teacher promised to give everyone a fair chance to answer.
- My fair-skinned friend turns into a lobster after 5 minutes in the sun.
fair
ADJECTIVE[/fer/]
treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination
treating people equally without favoritism or discrimination
Be fair with care, and learn to share!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Derived from Old English 'fæger', meaning 'beautiful' or 'attractive'. The word originates from Proto-Germanic ancestors and evolved semantically over time to develop the meaning 'just' or 'impartial'.
Breakdown
Old English 'fæger' (beautiful, pleasing) → Middle English 'fair' → Modern English 'fair'. The semantic shift from aesthetic beauty to moral impartiality reflects cultural values emphasizing visual attractiveness as an extension of righteousness.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“Life isn't fair, but my mom's cookies are fair-ly delicious!”
“The teacher promised to give everyone a fair chance to answer.”
“My fair-skinned friend turns into a lobster after 5 minutes in the sun.”
“The science fair was full of exploding volcanoes and disappointed parents.”
“It's only fair that we split the bill equally.”
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