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fóirsteanach — meaning in English

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English meaning

  • apt adj Suitable or fitting for the situation.
  • becoming adj Flattering or suitable in appearance; fitting.
  • fitting adj Appropriate or suitable for the occasion.
  • suitable adjective Right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.

Senses

fóirsteanach is used for these senses in English:

  • apt Suitable; appropriate; fit or fitted; suited.
  • becoming pleasingly suitable; fit; congruous; beautiful
  • fitting Appropriate; suitable.
  • suitable Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

apt — full definition

  1. adj Suitable or fitting for the situation.
  2. adj Likely to do something; having a tendency to.
  3. adj Quick to learn; naturally skilled.

becoming — full definition

  1. adj Flattering or suitable in appearance; fitting.
  2. adj Appropriate to one's character or position; decent.

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