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The definition of fit is proper, appropriate or in good physical condition.

(adjective)

An example of fit is being correctly dressed for a formal dance.
An example of fit is having good physical conditioning.

Fit means to adjust or make appropriate.

(verb)

An example of fit is to alter a wedding gown down to the correct size.

Fit is defined as the way that something sits on a person or thing.

(noun)

An example of fit is whether or not a pair of jeans are the correct size.

See fit in Webster's New World College Dictionary

transitive verb fitted or fit, fitting

to be suitable or adapted to; be in accord with: let the punishment fit the crime
to be the proper size, shape, etc. for
1. to make or alter so as to fit
2. to measure (a person) for something that must be fitted: fit him for a brace
to make suitable or qualified: his training fits him for the job
1. to insert, as into a receptacle: to fit a key in a lock
2. to make a place for: with in or into: to fit another passenger into the crowded car
to equip; outfit: often with out

Origin: ME fitten < ? or akin ? to ON fitja, to knit, tie ends of thread, akin to OHG fizza, skein of thread, ult. < IE *pedyo-, fetter, lit., of the foot < base *ped-, foot

intransitive verb

Archaic to be suitable or proper
to be suitably adapted; be in accord or harmony: often with in or into
to have the proper size or shape for a particular figure, space, etc.: his coat fits well; this won't fit into the box

adjective fitter, fittest

adapted, adjusted, qualified, or suited to some purpose, function, situation, etc.: food fit to eat
proper; right; appropriate
in good physical condition; healthy
Informal disturbed enough; inclined: she was fit to scream

Origin: ME fyt

noun

the condition of fitting or being fitted
the manner or degree of fitting or of fitting together: a good fit, a tight fit
anything that fits

Origin: prob. < the v.

noun

any sudden, uncontrollable attack; paroxysm: a fit of coughing
1. a sharp, brief display of feeling: a fit of anger
2. a transient mood: a fit of the blues
a temporary burst of activity
Med. a seizure in which the victim loses consciousness, has convulsions, etc.

Origin: ME < OE (rare) fitt, conflict

noun

Obsolete a section of a poem, ballad, or song

Origin: ME fitte < OE fitt, akin to OS (Latinized) pl. vitteas, sections of a poem (the Heliand), OHG fizza: see fit

See fit in American Heritage Dictionary 4

verb fit·ted or fit, fit·ted, fit·ting, fits

verb, transitive

a. To be the proper size and shape for: These shoes fit me.
b. To cause to be the proper size and shape: The tailor fitted the trousers by shortening them.
c. To measure for proper size: She fitted me for a new jacket.
To be appropriate to; suit: music that fits your mood.
To be in conformity or agreement with: observations that fit the theory nicely.
To make suitable; adapt: fitted the shelves for large books. See Synonyms at adapt.
To make ready; prepare: Specialized training fitted her for the job.
To equip; outfit: fit out a ship.
To provide a place or time for: You can't fit any more toys in the box. The doctor can fit you in today.
To insert or adjust so as to be properly in place: fit a handle on a door.

verb, intransitive

To be the proper size and shape.
To be suited; belong: doesn't fit in with these people.
To be in harmony; agree: His good mood fit in with the joyful occasion.

adjective fit·ter, fit·test

Suited, adapted, or acceptable for a given circumstance or purpose: not a fit time for flippancy.
Appropriate; proper: Do as you see fit.
Physically sound; healthy: keeps fit with diet and exercise.
Biology Successfully adapted to survive and produce viable offspring in a particular environment.

noun

The state, quality, or way of being fitted: the proper fit of means to ends.
The manner in which clothing fits: a jacket with a tight fit.
The degree of precision with which surfaces are adjusted or adapted to each other in a machine or collection of parts.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English fitten, to be suitable, marshal troops

Related Forms:

fitˈly adverb

fitˈter noun

noun

Medicine
a. A seizure or convulsion, especially one caused by epilepsy.
b. The sudden appearance of a symptom such as coughing or sneezing.
A sudden outburst of emotion: a fit of jealousy.
A sudden period of vigorous activity.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English, hardship

Origin: , probably from Old English fitt, struggle

noun
Archaic

A section of a poem or ballad.

Origin:

Origin: Middle English

Origin: , from Old English

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