adj
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fitting
FIH-tihng
Fitting (adj) means Appropriate or suitable for the occasion. Example: “A quiet walk by the sea seemed a fitting end to the day.”
adj
1
Appropriate or suitable for the occasion.
"A quiet walk by the sea seemed a fitting end to the day."
"Her calm speech was a fitting response to the angry crowd."
"It was a fitting tribute to her years of service."
noun
1
A small part used to attach or connect fixtures, pipes, or equipment.
"You will need a new fitting to join the two pipes."
"The shop sells brass fittings for taps and radiators."
"The plumber replaced a worn fitting under the sink."
2
A session where clothing is tried on and adjusted to a person's measurements.
"The tailor booked my fitting for ten o'clock on Saturday morning."
"The costume designer arranged a fitting for each actor before the show."
"She had a fitting for her wedding dress last week."
How to use fitting
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishSomething appropriate for the situation, a connecting hardware part, or a clothes-adjustment appointment.
Common pairings
a fitting end
light fitting
dress fitting
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more fitting
- Superlative
- most fitting
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Etymology
From "fit" (verb) plus "-ing."
Synonyms
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Rhymes for fitting
sitting
hitting
pitting
knitting
shitting
quitting
spitting
flitting
slitting
admitting
befitting
unwitting
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Frequently asked questions
What does “fitting” mean?
The word “fitting” means appropriate or suitable for the occasion. In plain terms, something appropriate for the situation, a connecting hardware part, or a clothes-adjustment appointment.
How do you pronounce “fitting”?
“Fitting” is pronounced FIH-tihng (/ˈfɪtɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “fitting” in a sentence?
Here is “fitting” used in a sentence: “It was a fitting tribute to her years of service.”
What part of speech is “fitting”?
Depending on how it is used, “fitting” can be an adjective and a noun.
Is “fitting” a common word?
“Fitting” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “fitting” have?
“Fitting” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: appropriate or suitable for the occasion.
What is the difference between 'fitting' and 'suitable'?
As an adjective, fitting means appropriate or suitable for the occasion, and it often carries a slightly formal or ceremonial tone, as in 'a fitting tribute'. Suitable is a broader, more neutral word for something that meets the requirements of a situation.
What is the difference between 'fitting' and 'fixture'?
A fitting is a small part used to attach or connect fixtures, pipes, or equipment, and it can usually be removed. A fixture is generally fixed in place and considered part of the building, such as a built-in cabinet, whereas fittings are the more detachable items.
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