environmentally-unsuited
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/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəli-ʌnˈsuːtɪd/
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/ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəli-ʌnˈsjuːtɪd/
(unsuited)
not fitting
Etymology
'unsuited' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'suited' from the Latin 'suitare,' meaning 'to make suitable.'
'unsuited' changed from the Old French word 'suiter' and eventually became the modern English word 'suited' with the prefix 'un-' added to denote negation.
Initially, it meant 'not made suitable,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'not appropriate for a specific environment.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not suitable or appropriate for a particular environment or set of environmental conditions.
The plant is environmentally-unsuited for the desert climate.
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Last updated: 2025/03/16 00:34