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- [fit-id]
- /ˈfɪt ɪd/
- /ˈfɪt.ɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [fit-id]
- /ˈfɪt ɪd/
Definitions of fitted word
- adjective fitted adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops. 1
- adjective fitted proper or becoming: fit behavior. 1
- adjective fitted qualified or competent, as for an office or function: a fit candidate. 1
- adjective fitted prepared or ready: crops fit for gathering. 1
- adjective fitted in good physical condition; in good health: He's fit for the race. 1
- adjective fitted Biology. being adapted to the prevailing conditions and producing offspring that survive to reproductive age. contributing genetic information to the gene pool of the next generation. (of a population) maintaining or increasing the group's numbers in the environment. 1
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Origin of fitted
First appearance:
before 1730 One of the 48% newest English words
First recorded in 1730-40; fit1 + -ed2
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Fitted
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
fitted popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 99% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
fitted usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for fitted
adj fitted
- qualified — having the qualities, accomplishments, etc., that fit a person for some function, office, or the like.
- adapted — If something is adapted to a particular situation or purpose, it is especially suitable for it.
- suited — appropriate: She is suited to such a job.
- conformable — corresponding in character; similar
- proper — adapted or appropriate to the purpose or circumstances; fit; suitable: the proper time to plant strawberries.
adjective fitted
- tailored — (of a woman's garment) in a simple or plain style with fitted lines. Compare dressmaker (def 2).
- close-fitting — Close-fitting clothes fit tightly and show the shape of your body.
- formfitting — designed to fit snugly around a given shape; close-fitting: a formfitting blouse.
- trim — to put into a neat or orderly condition by clipping, paring, pruning, etc.: to trim a hedge.
- snug — warmly comfortable or cozy, as a place, accommodations, etc.: a snug little house.
Antonyms for fitted
adj fitted
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- incorrect — not correct as to fact; inaccurate; wrong: an incorrect statement.
- unprepared — properly expectant, organized, or equipped; ready: prepared for a hurricane.
- lacking — being without; not having; wanting; less: Lacking equipment, the laboratory couldn't undertake the research project.
- unfit — not fit; not adapted or suited; unsuitable: He was unfit for his office.
adjective fitted
- baggy — If a piece of clothing is baggy, it hangs loosely on your body.
- freestanding — (of sculpture or architectural elements) unattached to a supporting unit or background; standing alone.
- misfitted — something that fits badly, as a garment that is too large or too small.
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