fairer

Fairer is the comparative form of the adjective fair. It is used to indicate a greater degree of fairness, justice, or impartiality, and can also describe conditions that are more favorable or equitable than those previously observed. In color senses, fairer can describe lighter hair, skin, or complexion, though in many contexts other adjectives such as lighter or brighter may be preferred for precision.

As a word in English, fair is a polysemous term with meanings related to justice, impartiality, attractiveness, and suitability. The suffix -er forms the standard comparative: fair → fairer, and the superlative is fairest. In sentences: “A fairer tax system would reduce inequality.” “They reached a fairer settlement after negotiations.” “The referee must ensure a fairer game for both teams.” The adverbial sense in some phrases is “more fairly” rather than “more fairer”; use of “fairer” is generally reserved for the adjective form.

Etymology: fair derives from Old English fæger, with cognates in other Germanic languages, originally related to beauty and appeal, later extended to concepts of justice and equity. The modern sense of fairness developed in Middle English and remains central in ethics, law, and everyday language.

See also: fairness, unfair, fairest, fair play, fair trade, fair use. In formal writing, some contexts may favor “more fair” for clarity, but “fairer” remains common in everyday usage.