unfitness
|un-fit-ness|
B2
/ʌnˈfɪtnəs/
(unfit)
not suitable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unfitness' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'fitness', which comes from the Old English 'fit', meaning 'suitable'.
Historical Evolution
'unfit' changed from the Old English word 'fit' and eventually became the modern English word 'unfit' with the addition of the prefix 'un-'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not suitable or qualified', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the state or condition of not being suitable or qualified.
His unfitness for the role was evident during the interview.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42