fitting
[adjective]
Synonyms:
- appropriate, apposite, becoming, correct, decent, proper, right, seemly, suitable
[noun]
Synonyms:
- accessory, attachment, component, part, piece, unit

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Related Words: apposite, apropos, germane, pertinent, relevant, seemly, accordant, concordant, harmonious

[TahlilGaran] English Synonym Dictionary ▲

I. fit‧ting¹ /ˈfɪtɪŋ/ noun
[Word Family: noun: fit, fitting, fitness, fitter, misfit; adjective: fitted, fitting, fit ≠ unfit; verb: fit; adverb: fittingly]

1. [C, usually plural] British English a piece of equipment in a house, for example a cooker or a fridge, that can be moved or taken with you when you sell the house ⇒ fixtures and fittings at fixture(2)

2. [C, usually plural] an outside part of a piece of equipment that makes it possible to use or handle it:
a sink with chrome fittings (=handle and taps)
new light fittings

3. [uncountable] an occasion when you put on a piece of clothing that is being made for you, to see if it fits properly

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

II. fitting² adjective formal
[Word Family: noun: fit, fitting, fitness, fitter, misfit; adjective: fitted, fitting, fit ≠ unfit; verb: fit; adverb: fittingly]
right for a particular situation or occasion Synonym : appropriate:
I thought the memorial was a fitting tribute to the President.
a fitting end to what was a memorable trip
it is only fitting (that)
It is only fitting that Simon should propose the first toast tonight.

[TahlilGaran] Dictionary of Contemporary English ▲

fitting
noun
ADJ. original | standard | special | interior, internal | electrical, plumbing | bathroom, kitchen | lamp, light | metal, plastic, etc. | brass, copper, etc.
VERB + FITTING install Our bathroom fittings are easy to install.
remove | make | use a fitting used to join copper pipe
PHRASES fixtures and fittings The room still has the original fixtures and fittings.

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