Definition of "fairness"

Kid-friendly meaning of fairness, with part of speech, syllables, and example sentences for grades K-2, 3-5, and 6-8.

What does "fairness" mean?

fairness (noun) — treating everyone the same in a right way.

Part of speechNoun Syllables2 (fair·ness)

Example sentences using "fairness"

Grade K–2
Fairness is important.
Grade 3–5
The teacher made sure each student got a turn, because fairness mattered to her in the classroom.
Grade 6–8
Children develop a strong sense of fairness surprisingly young: by age four, most can identify unequal treatment and will even protest when an arrangement seems unjust to a peer.

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