fittest
|fit/test|
B2
/ˈfɪtɪst/
(fit)
appropriate or suitable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'fit' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fitt,' where 'fitt' meant 'conflict or struggle.'
Historical Evolution
'fitt' changed from Old English word 'fitt' and eventually became the modern English word 'fit.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'conflict or struggle,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'suitable or appropriate.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
superlative form of 'fit', meaning most suitable or appropriate.
In the animal kingdom, only the fittest survive.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39