fitting

[ fit-ing ]

adjective

1. suitable or appropriate; proper or becoming.

   Synonyms: seemly, decorous, right, meet, fit

noun

1. the act of a person or thing that fits. fit.
2. an act or instance of trying on clothes that are being made or altered to determine proper fit.
3. anything provided as equipment, parts, supply, etc.
4. Usually fittings. furniture, fixtures, etc., as of a building or apartment.

fitting

/ ˈfɪtɪŋ /

adjective

1. appropriate or proper; suitable

noun

1. an accessory or part

   an electrical fitting

2. plural furnishings or accessories in a building
3. work carried out by a fitter
4. the act of trying on clothes so that they can be adjusted to fit
5. size in clothes or shoes

   a narrow fitting

Derived Forms

• ˈfittingness, noun
• ˈfittingly, adverb

Other Words From

• fitting·ly adverb
• fitting·ness noun
• self-fitting adjective
• under·fitting noun
• un·fitting adjective
• un·fitting·ly adverb
• well-fitting adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of fitting¹

First recorded in 1525–35; fit ¹ + -ing ², -ing ¹

Example Sentences

He said the work would include putting block stones either side of the culvert to shore up the side of the ground, as well as fitting steel plates to stabilise it.

From BBC

The Prince of Wales, who awarded Burrow and Sinfield their CBEs at their former Leeds Rhinos ground in January, posted a social media video where he described the new challenge as a “fitting tribute”.

From BBC

We probably had eight to 10 fittings just to find that yellow dress.

From Los Angeles Times

In response to what Cher said was her shock, her mom had a fitting response: “Give me a break.”

From Los Angeles Times

TV on the Radio’s 2004 debut mapped the bewildering psychic landscape of a post-9/11 America, so it’s fitting that the band chose this moment of exuberance and fear to make its return.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• apt
• felicitous
• proper