close-fitting
|close-fit-ting|
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/ˌkloʊsˈfɪtɪŋ/
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/ˌkləʊsˈfɪtɪŋ/
snug fit
Etymology
Etymology Information
'close-fitting' originates from the combination of 'close' and 'fit,' where 'close' meant 'near' and 'fit' meant 'suitable or appropriate.'
Historical Evolution
'close-fitting' evolved from the Middle English word 'clos,' meaning 'near,' and 'fitten,' meaning 'to be suitable.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'suitable and near to the body,' and over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'fitting closely to the body.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
fitting closely to the body or a particular part of the body.
She wore a close-fitting dress that accentuated her figure.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45