fitting
fit‧ting1 /ˈfɪtɪŋ/
noun
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
fitting2
adjective formal
SYN 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.
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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:
3. [uncountable] an occasion when you put on a piece of clothing that is being made for you, to see if it fits properly
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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 SYN appropriate:
it is only fitting (that)