Found 2 items, similar to Fittest.
English → English (WordNet)
Definition: fittest
fit
n 1: a display of bad temper;
“he had a fit”;
“she threw a
tantrum”;
“he made a scene” [syn:
tantrum,
scene,
conniption]
2: a sudden uncontrollable attack;
“a paroxysm of giggling”;
“a
fit of coughing”;
“convulsions of laughter” [syn:
paroxysm,
convulsion]
3: the manner in which something fits;
“I admired the fit of
her coat”
4: a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason);
“a burst of applause”;
“a fit of housecleaning” [syn:
burst]
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fitting,
fitted,
fittest,
fitter]
fit
adj 1: meeting adequate standards for a purpose;
“a fit subject for
discussion”;
“it is fit and proper that you be there”;
“water fit to drink”;
“fit for duty”;
“do as you see
fit to” [syn:
fit to(a),
fit for(a)] [ant:
unfit]
2: (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or
strongly disposed;
“in no fit state to continue”;
“fit to
drop”;
“laughing fit to burst”;
“she was fit to scream”;
“primed for a fight”;
“we are set to go at any time” [syn:
fit(p),
primed(p),
set(p)]
3: physically and mentally sound or healthy;
“felt relaxed and
fit after their holiday”;
“keeps fit with diet and
exercise” [syn:
healthy] [ant:
unfit]
[also:
fitting,
fitted,
fittest,
fitter]
fit
v 1: be agreeable or acceptable to;
“This suits my needs” [syn:
suit,
accommodate]
2: be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired;
“This piece won't fit into the puzzle” [syn:
go]
3: satisfy a condition or restriction;
“Does this paper meet
the requirements for the degree?” [syn:
meet,
conform to
]
4: make fit;
“fit a dress”;
“He fitted other pieces of paper to
his cut-out”
5: insert or adjust several objects or people;
“Can you fit the
toy into the box?”;
“This man can't fit himself into our
work environment”
6: be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their
characteristics;
“The two stories don't agree in many
details”;
“The handwriting checks with the signature on
the check”;
“The suspect's fingerprints don't match those
on the gun” [syn:
match,
correspond,
check,
jibe,
gibe,
tally,
agree] [ant:
disagree]
7: conform to some shape or size;
“How does this shirt fit?”
8: provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose;
“The expedition was equipped with proper clothing, food,
and other necessities” [syn:
equip,
fit out,
outfit]
9: make correspond or harmonize;
“Match my sweater” [syn:
match]
[also:
fitting,
fitted,
fittest,
fitter]
fittest
See
fit
English → English (gcide)
Definition: Fittest
Fit
\Fit\, a. [Compar.
Fitter; superl.
Fittest.] [OE. fit,
fyt; cf. E. feat neat, elegant, well made, or icel. fitja to
web, knit, OD. vitten to suit, square, Goth. f?tjan to adorn.
[root]77.]
1. Adapted to an end, object, or design; suitable by nature
or by art; suited by character, qualitties, circumstances,
education, etc.; qualified; competent; worthy.
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That which ordinary men are fit for, I am qualified
in. --Shak.
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Fit audience find, though few. --Milton.
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2. Prepared; ready. [Obs.]
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So fit to shoot, she singled forth among
her foes who first her quarry's strength should
feel. --Fairfax.
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3. Conformed to a standart of duty, properiety, or taste;
convenient; meet; becoming; proper.
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Is it fit to say a king, Thou art wicked? --Job
xxxiv. 18.
Syn: Suitable; proper; appropriate; meet; becoming;
expedient; congruous; correspondent; apposite; apt;
adapted; prepared; qualified; competent; adequate.
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