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fitting en · ADJ · etymology 1

Pronunciation

(General-American) audio
[-ɾɪŋ] (General-American)
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/ (General-American)
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From fit (“to conform to in shape or size; to be suitable for”, verb) + -ing (suffix forming present participles of verbs, and gerunds and nouns denoting the act of doing something or the embodiment of an action).

Meanings

That fits. ▸ Chiefly preceded by a descriptive adverb or noun: that fits in some manner (often closely) to the shape or size of something.
- close-fitting form-fitting ill-fitting
- Certainly, in her well-fitting light-blue dress— […] she was a remarkable Cinderella. 1866, George Eliot [pseudonym; Mary Ann Evans], chapter VII, in Felix Holt, the Radical […], volume I, Edinburgh; London: William Blackwood and Sons, →OCLC, page 222:
(figuratively) That fits. ▸ Appropriate, suitable, proper.
- Cast with him here in this forlorn estate, / In all things for the man she was a fitting mate. 1825, Robert Southey, “Canto I”, in A Tale of Paraguay, London: […] [A[ndrew] & R[obert] Spottiswoode] for Longman, Hurst, Rees, Orme, Brown, and Green, […], →OCLC, stanza 26, page 32:
- O my ſvveet ſir, nevves fitting to the night, / Blacke, fearefull, comfortleſſe, and horrible. c. 1596 (date written), William Shakespeare, “The Life and Death of King Iohn”, in Mr. William Shakespeares Comedies, Histories, & Tragedies […] (First Folio), London: […] Isaac Iaggard, and Ed[ward] Blount, published 1623, →OCLC, [Act V, scene vi], page 21, column 2:
- Though all your actions are noble, though your ſentiments ſpeak the purity of your ſoul, is it fitting that I ſhould accompany you alone into theſe perplexed retreats? ſhould vve be found together, vvhat vvould a cenſorious vvorld think of my conduct? 1764 December 24 (indicated as 1765), Onuphrio Muralto, translated by William Marshal [pseudonyms; Horace Walpole], chapter III, in The Castle of Otranto, […], London: […] Tho[mas] Lownds […], →OCLC, page 122:
- And really, Michael Jackson is a more fitting aspiration for the similarly sexless would-be-former teen heartthrob, who’s compared himself to the late King Of Pop (perhaps a bit prematurely) on several occasions and sings in a Jackson-like croon over a sample of “We’ve Got A Good Thing Going” on Believe’s “Die In Your Arms.” 2012 June 26, Genevieve Koski, “Music: Reviews: Justin Bieber: Believe”, in The A.V. Club, archived from the original on 06 Aug 2020:
- The last regular steam-hauled passenger train between Glasgow and Helensburgh Central was given a fitting send-off from Queen Street Low Level at 11.2 p.m. on Friday, November 4. 1960 December, “The Glasgow Suburban Electrification is Opened”, in Trains Illustrated, London: Ian Allan Publishing, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 712:
- "The other side is gonna say you ain't fitten to be governor." 1949, Dorothy M. Johnson, The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance; in Indian Country, London: Corgi, 1961, page 106:
- The L&YR built a small number of these trains, known as 'Rail Motors', for rural branch lines. It was only fitting that the Horwich branch should have its own. 2023 March 8, Paul Salveson, “Fond Farewells to Two Final Trains …”, in Rail, number 978, Peterborough, Cambridgeshire: Bauer Media, →ISSN, →OCLC, page 54:
- It was a fitting scoreline on the club's landmark anniversary, and appropriate that [Robin] Van Persie should get the winner. 2011 December 10, David Ornstein, “Arsenal 1 – 0 Everton”, in BBC Sport, archived from the original on 01 May 2023:

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
most fitting	Degree=Sup		lexicographic
more fitting	Degree=Cmp		lexicographic

Translations (49)

de gebührend (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · sv lagom (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · pon itamwahu (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · eo konvena (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · pl stosowny (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · gv traaoil (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · fr convenable (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · es indicado (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · fi osuva (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · bg подходящ (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · ga oiriúnach (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · ka შესაფერისი (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · kk сай келетін (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · es idóneo (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · pl właściwy (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · fr approprié (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · hu méltó (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · de recht (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · eo taŭga (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · grc ἁρμόδιος (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · fr conforme (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · ca adequat (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · pt apropriado (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · kk сай келерлік (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · pon itamwahu (that fits in some manner to the shape or size of something) · de passend (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · fi sopiva (that fits in some manner to the shape or size of something) · de geeignet (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · es venir bien (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · fi sopiva (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · ca apropiat (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · fi myötäävä (that fits in some manner to the shape or size of something) · ga diongbháilte (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · es aparejado (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · hu helyénvaló (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · grc ἐπιεικής (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · pl akuratny (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · pt cabível (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · hu megfelelő (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · ka სათანადო (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · gd iomchaidh (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · de angemessen (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · gd freagarrach (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · gl baril (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · ru подходя́щий (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · grc πρόσφορος (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · fi mukautuva (that fits in some manner to the shape or size of something) · hu illő (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune) · ga fóirsteanach (appropriate, suitable — see also appropriate, suitable, adequate, apt, convenient, favorable, opportune)

fitting en · NOUN · etymology 1

Pronunciation

(General-American) audio
[-ɾɪŋ] (General-American)
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/ (General-American)
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From fit (“to conform to in shape or size; to be suitable for”, verb) + -ing (suffix forming present participles of verbs, and gerunds and nouns denoting the act of doing something or the embodiment of an action).

Meanings

(countable, form-of, gerund) gerund of fit: an act of making something fit (“conform in shape and size; be suitable for; etc.”).
form of fit
- [T]he fitting of cushions where they would not slip, the rounding of corners for more delicate repose; […] the perfect fitting of windows, on which one-half the comfort of a travelling carriage really depends; […] —all this was an imaginary journey in itself, with every pleasure, and none of the discomfort, of practical travelling. 1886, John Ruskin, “Schaffhausen and Milan”, in Præterita. Outlines of Scenes and Thoughts Perhaps Worthy of Memory in My Past Life, volume I, Orpington, Kent: George Allen, →OCLC, page 179:
- curve fitting
- As soon as we received our orders to proceed to Spithead, Mr. Somerville, who had kept his house at Blackheath while the ship was fitting, in hopes that my promotion might have taken place before she was ready, now prepared to quit the place. 1829, [Frederick Marryat], chapter IV, in The Naval Officer; or, Scenes and Adventures in the Life of Frank Mildmay. […], volume III, London: Henry Colburn, […], →OCLC, page 96:
(countable, uncountable) gerund of fit: an act of making something fit (“conform in shape and size; be suitable for; etc.”). ▸ An act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits.
(countable) A (generally small) component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable; specifically, a standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together, such as a coupling.
(uncountable) The process of fitting up; especially, of applying skilled methods to the installation of components to machines or other products.
(UK, countable, in-plural, often) A removable item (such as a carpet, a movable piece of furniture, or a picture) in a house or other building, which can be taken with one when moving out.
- the fittings of a church or study

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
fittings	Number=Plur		lexicographic

Antonyms

fixture

Deriveds

shopfitting · pipefitting · grease fitting · shipfitting · gasfitting · banjo fitting · gunfitting · steamfitting · photofitting · fitting-out · fitting room · formfitting

Synonyms

furnishing

Translations (66)

ru приме́рка (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · de Einbau (process of fitting up) · pt prova (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · es entallamiento (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · hu próba (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · de Anpassung (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · pl przymiarka (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · de Einrichtungsgegenstand (removable item in a house or other building) · ro probă (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · de Verbindung (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · de Möbel (removable item in a house or other building) · ru освети́тельные прибо́ры (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · de Anpassung (process of fitting up) · de Armatur (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · fi hela (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · fi irto-osa (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · de Fitting (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · es entalladura (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · de Formstück (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · ga gabháil (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · de Maschinenteil (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · de Anpassen (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · fi kalusteet (removable item in a house or other building) · fi sovittaminen (process of fitting up) · bg фитинг (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · fr coupleur (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · de Formstück (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · de Verbindungsstück (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · de Muffe (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · de Einrichtung (removable item in a house or other building) · nl koppeling (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · de Rohrleitungsverbindung (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · cs kování (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · ca emprova (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · de Anschlußstück (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · de Anprobe (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · de Montage (process of fitting up) · de Zubehör (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · fi yhde (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · fr essayage (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · fi sovitus (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · de Element (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · cmn 配件 (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · de Rohrleitungsverbinder (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · es montaje (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · es talladura (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · fi liitoskappale (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · de Aufbau (process of fitting up) · hu felpróbálás (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · hu illesztés (process of fitting up) · de Anschlussstück (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · de Passstück (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · ru ме́бель (removable item in a house or other building) · de Paßstück (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · de Teil (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · de Verbinder (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · ru гарниту́ра (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · de Anprobieren (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · mi whakarawe (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · bg проба (act of trying on an item of clothing to adjust or inspect how well it fits) · fi sovittaminen (act of making something fit) · de Möbiliar (removable item in a house or other building) · ru фи́тинг (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable) · fi yhdyskappale (standardized part of a piping system used to connect sections of pipe together) · fi kokoaminen (process of fitting up) · ja フィッティング (component or part of a device or machine, especially one that is standardized and replaceable)

fitting en · VERB · etymology 1

Pronunciation

(General-American) audio
[-ɾɪŋ] (General-American)
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/ (General-American)
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From fit (“to conform to in shape or size; to be suitable for”, verb) + -ing (suffix forming present participles of verbs, and gerunds and nouns denoting the act of doing something or the embodiment of an action).

Meanings

(form-of, gerund, participle, present) present participle and gerund of fit
form of fit

Forms

Spelling	Features	Labels	Source
fittin'		alternative	lexicographic
fittin		alternative	lexicographic

fitting en · NOUN · etymology 2

Pronunciation

(General-American) audio
[-ɾɪŋ] (General-American)
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/ (General-American)
/ˈfɪtɪŋ/ (Received-Pronunciation)

Etymology

From fit (“to suffer a fit (‘convulsion, seizure’)”, verb) + -ing (suffix forming gerunds and nouns denoting the act of doing something or the embodiment of an action).

Meanings

(form-of, gerund, uncountable) gerund of fit: the action or condition of having one or more fits (“convulsions or seizures”).
form of fit
- Since her medication was changed, her fitting has got worse.

Translations (1)

fi kouristelu (action or condition of having one or more fits)