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suite

|suite|

B2

/swiːt/

set of related items

Etymology
Etymology Information

'suite' originates from French, specifically the word 'suite,' where 'suite' meant 'a sequence or series.'

Historical Evolution

'suite' changed from the Old French word 'suite' and eventually became the modern English word 'suite'.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'a sequence or series,' but over time it evolved into its current meanings related to rooms, software, and collections.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose.

The hotel offers a luxurious suite with a sea view.

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Noun 2

a set of related software programs.

The office suite includes a word processor, spreadsheet, and presentation software.

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Noun 3

a group of things forming a unit or constituting a collection.

The furniture suite includes a sofa, two chairs, and a coffee table.

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