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fittest

fittest is the superlative form of fit.

fittest is the second-person singular simple present indicative of fit.

Meaning of fit

Adjective

fit (comparative fitter, superlative fittest)

  1. Suitable; proper
    • You have nothing to say about it. I'll do exactly as I see fit.
  2. Adapted to a purpose or environment.
    • survival of the fittest
  3. In good shape; physically well.
    • You don't have to be a good climber for Kilimanjaro, but you do have to be fit.
  4. (UK, informal, slang) Sexually attractive; good-looking; fanciable.
    • I think the girl working in the office is fit.
  5. (obsolete) Prepared; ready.
    • So fit to shoot, she singled forth among her foes who first her quarry's strength should feel.1600, [Torquato Tasso], “(please specify |book=1 to 20)”, in Edward Fairefax [i.e., Edward Fairfax], transl., Godfrey of Bulloigne, or The Recouerie of Ierusalem. […], London: […] Ar[nold] Hatfield...

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Words formed from fittest

Questions about fittest

What is fittest the superlative form of?
Fittest is the superlative form of fit.

Words near fittest in the dictionary

  1. fitter
  2. Fitterer
  3. Fitterers
  4. fitters
  5. fittes
  6. fittest
  7. fitteth
  8. fittie
  9. fitties
  10. fittily
  11. fittin

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