unsuited
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/ʌnˈsuːtɪd/
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/ʌnˈsjuːtɪd/
not fitting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsuited' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'suited' from the verb 'suit', which comes from the Old French 'suite', meaning 'attendance' or 'pursuit'.
Historical Evolution
'suited' changed from the Old French word 'suite' and eventually became the modern English word 'suit'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, 'suit' meant 'to follow or pursue', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to be appropriate or fitting'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.
The shoes were unsuited for hiking.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41