suited
|suit-ed|
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/ˈsuːtɪd/
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/ˈsjuːtɪd/
(suit)
appropriate attire
Etymology
Etymology Information
'suited' originates from the Old French word 'suite', which meant 'attendance' or 'following'.
Historical Evolution
'suite' transformed into the Middle English word 'sute', and eventually became the modern English word 'suit', from which 'suited' is derived.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'attendance' or 'following', but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'appropriate or fitting'.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or situation.
The dress was perfectly suited for the occasion.
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Adjective 2
past tense or past participle form of 'suit'.
The job suited him well.
Idioms
Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39