fittings
|fit/tings|
/ˈfɪtɪŋz/
(fitting)
small parts or accessories
Etymology
'fitting' originates from Old English, specifically the word 'fittan,' where 'fit' meant 'to be suitable or appropriate.'
'fittan' transformed into the Middle English word 'fitten,' and eventually became the modern English word 'fitting.'
Initially, it meant 'to be suitable or appropriate,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'small parts or accessories.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
small parts or accessories that are used to complete a larger object or system.
The plumber installed the new fittings in the bathroom.
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Noun 2
the act of trying on clothes to see if they fit.
She went for a fitting to ensure the dress was the right size.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41