Fittingness: meaning, definitions and examples

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fittingness

 

[ ˈfɪtɪŋnəs ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

in psychology

The quality of being suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.

Synonyms

appropriateness, pertinence, suitability

Examples of usage

  • The therapist assessed the fittingness of the treatment for the patient's needs.
  • Her decision to pursue a career in art showcased her fittingness for creativity.
Context #2 | Noun

general

The degree to which something is well-suited or matches a particular standard or expectation.

Synonyms

appropriateness, fitness, suitability

Examples of usage

  • The fittingness of his remarks to the occasion impressed the audience.
  • The teacher evaluated the students' work based on its fittingness to the assignment.

Translations

Translations of the word "fittingness" in other languages:

🇵🇹 adequação

🇮🇳 उपयुक्तता

🇩🇪 Angemessenheit

🇮🇩 kecocokan

🇺🇦 відповідність

🇵🇱 stosowność

🇯🇵 適合性 (てきごうせい)

🇫🇷 adéquation

🇪🇸 adecuación

🇹🇷 uygunluk

🇰🇷 적합성 (jeokhapseong)

🇸🇦 ملاءمة

🇨🇿 vhodnost

🇸🇰 vhodnosť

🇨🇳 适合性 (shìhé xìng)

🇸🇮 primernost

🇮🇸 hæfni

🇰🇿 сәйкестік

🇬🇪 შესატყვისობა

🇦🇿 uyğunluq

🇲🇽 adecuación

Word origin

The word 'fittingness' dates back to the 16th century, derived from the verb 'fit' meaning 'to be suitable or appropriate'. Over time, it has evolved to encompass a broader sense of suitability and appropriateness in various contexts, especially in psychology and general discussions. The concept of fittingness plays a crucial role in assessing the relevance and compatibility of things to specific purposes or standards.

See also: fit, fitness, fitter, fitting, fittingly, misfit, outfitting, unfit, unfitness, unfitting.