unsuitability
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/ˌʌnˌsuːtəˈbɪləti/
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/ˌʌnˌsjuːtəˈbɪləti/
(unsuitable)
not fitting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsuitability' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'suitability', which comes from the Latin word 'suitabilis', meaning 'to befit'.
Historical Evolution
'suitability' evolved from the Latin word 'suitabilis' and was later combined with the prefix 'un-' to form 'unsuitability'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not fitting or appropriate', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of being unsuitable.
The unsuitability of the location for a new school was evident.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45