fitting

[-ɾɪŋ]

UK: /ˈfɪtɪŋ/

fitting

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Definition

That fits.

Etymology

From fit (“to conform to in shape or size; to be suitable for”, verb) + -ing (suffix forming present participles of verbs, and gerunds and nouns denoting the act of doing something or the embodiment of an action).

Example Sentences

  • "close-fitting    form-fitting    ill-fitting"
  • "Certainly, in her well-fitting light-blue dress— […] she was a remarkable Cinderella."
  • "O my ſvveet ſir, nevves fitting to the night, / Blacke, fearefull, comfortleſſe, and horrible."
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