How Do You Spell FITTING?

Pronunciation: [fˈɪtɪŋ] (IPA)

The word "fitting" is spelled with two T's, which goes against the usual rule of dropping one T when adding a suffix starting with a consonant after a stressed syllable ending with a double T. In this case, the stress is on the first syllable, and the suffix "-ing" starts with a consonant. However, the double T is retained to preserve the pronunciation of the vowel sound in the first syllable as /ɪ/ rather than /i:/, as would be the case if the word were spelled "fiting".

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FITTING Meaning and Definition

  1. Fitting, as a noun, refers to an item or object that is designed to be used in conjunction with another item to create a proper and functional whole. In the context of building construction, fittings can encompass a wide range of devices, components, or fixtures that are utilized to enhance or complete a particular system, such as plumbing, electrical, or mechanical installations. These can include pipes, joints, valves, connectors, couplings, or any other necessary elements that facilitate the proper functioning and connection of various parts. Fitments can also pertain to fixtures or furniture that are specifically designed to be integrated into a particular space, such as built-in cabinets, shelves, or wardrobes.

    Fitting can also function as an adjective, describing something that is suitable, appropriate, or well-matched given a particular situation or circumstance. When something is fitting, it is in harmony or consonance with its surroundings or purpose. For instance, wearing formal attire to a wedding is considered fitting, as it aligns with the expected social norms and etiquette of the occasion. Similarly, describing a particular choice of words as fitting implies that they accurately and appropriately express an idea or sentiment.

    Overall, fitting, whether as a noun or adjective, is associated with the concepts of compatibility, appropriateness, and completeness in relation to the context it is used in.

  2. • Adapting; qualifying.
    • Appropriate; becoming; suitable.

    Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

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Etymology of FITTING

The word "fitting" has an etymology that can be traced back to the Old English language. It is derived from the Old English word "fitt" which meant a "pointed or incisive part, a division or step". The word evolved over time to also refer to a match or suitable agreement. In Middle English, the term "fytte" started being used to describe a suitable or appropriate action or thing. Eventually, this led to the development of the adjective "fitting" which refers to something that is appropriate, suitable, or proper.

Similar spelling words for FITTING

  • Cock-fighting,
  • Vatting,
  • fighting-words,
  • feeding-box,
  • winter-feeding,
  • footing,
  • crime-fighting,
  • voudouing,
  • re-fitting,
  • videoing,
  • fating,
  • vetting,
  • voiding,
  • FITWING,
  • fooding,
  • vawting,
  • pro-viding,
  • fading,
  • bottom-feeding,
  • cancer-fighting,
  • animal-fighting,
  • ill-fitting,
  • flirting,
  • Fitting-out,
  • pitting,
  • out-fitting,
  • Fidanka,
  • non-voting,
  • filter-feeding,
  • fire-fighting,
  • voodooing,
  • voting-machine,
  • fatwaing,
  • box-feeding,
  • fighting,
  • phutting,
  • fighting-fish,
  • Fainting,
  • fauting,
  • form-fitting,
  • Vettonica,
  • well-fitting,
  • vodnik,
  • FUDUNK,
  • photoionic,
  • loose-fitting,
  • sitting,
  • fuding,
  • bull-fighting,
  • de-voting,
  • e-voting,
  • voting,
  • disease-fighting,
  • feating,
  • force-feeding,
  • voitenko,
  • Foul-feeding,
  • hitting,
  • dog-fighting,
  • fighting-gear,
  • fittingly,
  • voting-paper,
  • fatting,
  • Vetoing,
  • feeding,
  • z-fighting,
  • first-footing,
  • slim-fitting,
  • Fretting,
  • photonic,
  • tight-fitting,
  • close-fitting,
  • feuding,
  • fudong,
  • bottle-feeding,
  • Stall-feeding,
  • Flitting,
  • best-fitting,
  • breast-feeding,
  • street-fighting,
  • war-fighting,
  • fiating,
  • creep-feeding,
  • Vedanga,
  • Prize-fighting,
  • voting-rights,
  • snug-fitting,
  • fetting,
  • voting-age,
  • phytonic,
  • Fitting-up,
  • fading away,
  • Bush-fighting,
  • photoing,
  • -vetting,
  • Feting,
  • vading,
  • infection-fighting,
  • in-fighting,
  • be-fitting,
  • fitness,
  • un-fitting,
  • over-feeding,
  • vauting,
  • feinting,
  • out-voting,
  • spoon-feeding,
  • fighting-chance,
  • un-fading,
  • sword-fighting.

Plural form of FITTING is FITTINGS

Conjugate verb Fitting

CONDITIONAL

I would fit
we would fit
you would fit
he/she/it would fit
they would fit

FUTURE

I will fit
we will fit
you will fit
he/she/it will fit
they will fit

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have fitted, will have fit
we will have fitted, will have fit
you will have fitted, will have fit
he/she/it will have fitted, will have fit
they will have fitted, will have fit

PAST

I fitted, fit
we fitted, fit
you fitted, fit
he/she/it fitted, fit
they fitted, fit

PAST PERFECT

I had fit, had fitted
we had fit, had fitted
you had fit, had fitted
he/she/it had fit, had fitted
they had fit, had fitted

PRESENT

I fit
we fit
you fit
he/she/it fits
they fit

PRESENT PERFECT

I have fit, have fitted
we have fit, have fitted
you have fit, have fitted
he/she/it has fit, has fitted
they have fit, have fitted
I am fitting
we are fitting
you are fitting
he/she/it is fitting
they are fitting
I was fitting
we were fitting
you were fitting
he/she/it was fitting
they were fitting
I will be fitting
we will be fitting
you will be fitting
he/she/it will be fitting
they will be fitting
I have been fitting
we have been fitting
you have been fitting
he/she/it has been fitting
they have been fitting
I had been fitting
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you had been fitting
he/she/it had been fitting
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I will have been fitting
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they will have been fitting
I would have fit, would have fitted
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you would have fit, would have fitted
he/she/it would have fit, would have fitted
they would have fit, would have fitted
I would be fitting
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