unsuitable
|un-suit-a-ble|
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/ʌnˈsuːtəbl/
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/ʌnˈsjuːtəbl/
not fitting
Etymology
Etymology Information
'unsuitable' originates from the prefix 'un-' meaning 'not' and the word 'suitable' which comes from the Latin word 'suitare', meaning 'to make agreeable'.
Historical Evolution
'suitable' changed from the Old French word 'suitable' and eventually became the modern English word 'suitable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not agreeable or fitting', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.
The dress was unsuitable for the formal event.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:39