fitted
|fit/ted|
B1
/ˈfɪtɪd/
(fit)
appropriate or suitable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fitted' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fittian,' where 'fit' meant 'to be suitable or appropriate.'
Historical Evolution
'fittian' transformed into the Middle English word 'fitten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fit.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to be suitable or appropriate,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
past tense or past participle form of 'fit'.
The shoes fitted perfectly.
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Adjective 1
made to fit closely or exactly.
She wore a fitted dress to the party.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45