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fitting

/fɪtɪŋ/
Meanings
  • adjective

    Suitable or appropriate in a particular context; fitting well or correctly.

    - "The new dress is a perfect fitting."
    - "He found a fitting response to her question."
    - "The puzzle piece fits perfectly."
  • verb

    Make (something) suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose, situation, or person.

    - "The tailor fitted the suit to the customer's measurements."
    - "Can you fit a key into the lock?"
    - "The shoes were fitted with comfortable insoles."
Pronunciation
  1. /fɪtɪŋ/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with fitting
mite , bite , sight , light , night , right , height , fight , bright
Homonyms
Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

  1. Fitting (en) : An event or occasion

  2. Fit (en) : A state of good health

  3. Fit (en) : A sudden and violent attack of seizures

  4. Fit (en) : To adapt or modify something to suit a particular purpose or situation

Homophones
Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

  1. Fitting (en) : An event or occasion, especially one held to mark a particular achievement or milestone.

  2. Fit (en) : A state of good health.

  3. Fit (en) : A sudden and violent attack of seizures.

  4. Fit (en) : To adapt or modify something to suit a particular purpose or situation.

Variants
List of all variants of fitting that leads to same result
fitting , fittingly , fittingness , fittingnesses , fittings , fit , fits , fitted , fitter , fitters , fitting room , curve fitting , curve fittings , pipe fitting , pipe fittings , close-fitting , bill , bills , fill the bill , filled the bill , filling the bill , fills the bill , fit the bill , fits the bill , fitted the bill , fitting the bill , steam fitting , steam fittings , steamfitter , steamfitters
Forms
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past tense and past participle: fitted, comparative form: more fitting, superlative form: most fitting

Etymology
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Old English fitan, from fit, past participle of fitan ‘make, do, prepare,’ from feitan ‘accomplish, bring about,’ from feoh ‘property, cattle.’

Trivia
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  1. The term 'fitting' comes from the Old English word 'fitan', which means 'to make, do, prepare, or bring about'.

  2. The word 'fitting' can be used as an adjective, a verb, and a noun.

  3. The term 'fitting' is often used in the context of clothing to describe something that is the correct size and shape.

Related Concepts
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  1. Comfortable: Relates to the concept of being at ease and not causing discomfort or pain.

  2. Appropriate: Relates to the concept of being suitable or fitting for a particular situation or purpose.

Culture
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The term 'fitting' has been used extensively in literature, art, and music. In literature, the word 'fitting' is often used to describe characters or situations that are suitable or appropriate. In art, the term can refer to a painting or sculpture that accurately depicts the subject. In music, a 'fitting' melody or harmony complements the lyrics or the overall composition.

How to Memorize "fitting"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine a puzzle piece fitting perfectly into its place. Visualize the word 'fitting' as an adjective describing something suitable or appropriate.

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  3. mnemonics

    - Use the mnemonic 'Fits like a glove' to remember the meaning of 'fitting' as an adjective.

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