# fairness vs fitness

> English confusable word pair

## The two words

### fairness
*noun · IPA /ˈfɛə.nəs/ · frequency rank #10,045*
The property of being fair or equitable.

### fitness
*noun · IPA /ˈfɪt.nəs/ · frequency rank #3,692*
The condition of being fit, suitable or appropriate.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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