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- [mis-fit for 1; mis-fit, mis-fit for 2; mis-fit for 3]
- /mɪsˈfɪt for 1; mɪsˈfɪt, ˈmɪsˌfɪt for 2; ˈmɪsˌfɪt for 3 /
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [mis-fit for 1; mis-fit, mis-fit for 2; mis-fit for 3]
- /mɪsˈfɪt for 1; mɪsˈfɪt, ˈmɪsˌfɪt for 2; ˈmɪsˌfɪt for 3 /
Definitions of misfitting word
- noun misfitting something that fits badly, as a garment that is too large or too small. 1
- noun misfitting a person who is not suited or is unable to adjust to the circumstances of his or her particular situation: a misfit in one's job. 1
- noun misfitting Present participle of misfit. 1
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Origin of misfitting
First appearance:
before 1815 One of the 39% newest English words
First recorded in 1815-25; mis-1 + fit1
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Parts of speech for Misfitting
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
misfitting popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
misfitting usage trend in Literature
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noun misfitting
- fitting — adapted or suited; appropriate: This water isn't fit for drinking. A long-necked giraffe is fit for browsing treetops.
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