unfitting
|un-fit-ting|
B2
/ʌnˈfɪtɪŋ/
(unfit)
not suitable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unfitting' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'fit' meaning 'suitable'.
Historical Evolution
'unfit' transformed into 'unfitting' to describe something that is not suitable or appropriate.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not suitable', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
The attire was unfitting for the formal event.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41