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10 Language-to-English DictionariesTight-fitting
/ˈtaɪtˌfɪt.ɪŋ/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Fitting very closely to the body or an object, leaving little or no space.
"She wore a stylish, tight-fitting dress to the evening gala." - 2
Designed to join or connect with another component with extreme exactness and minimal clearance.
"The engine requires a tight-fitting seal to prevent any leakage."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the combination of 'tight', originating from Old Germanic roots meaning drawn close or firm, and 'fitting', the participle of 'fit', which traces back to Middle English and Germanic contexts denoting suitability. The compound adjective emerged in the late 19th century as tailored garments and sportswear became more precisely manufactured to conform closely to the contours of the body.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Tight-fitting" is said worldwide
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moulant
Transliteration: moolɑ̃
"Elle portait un pantalon moulant."
eng anliegend
Transliteration: ɛŋ ˈanliːɡɛnt
"Er trug einen eng anliegenden Pullover."
aderente
Transliteration: aderˈɛnte
"Preferisce i vestiti aderenti."
ajustado
Transliteration: axusˈtaðo
"Lleva una camisa muy ajustada."
justo
Transliteration: ˈʒuʃtu
"As calças eram bastante justas."
चिपका हुआ
Transliteration: chipkaa huaa
Script: हिंदी देवनागरी
"उसने एक तंग कपड़े पहने थे।"
紧身的
Transliteration: jǐnshēn de
Script: 中文汉字
"她穿着一件紧身的运动衣。"
몸에 딱 붙는
Transliteration: mome ttak butneun
Script: 한국어 한글
"그녀는 몸에 딱 붙는 드레스를 입었다."
体にぴったり合った
Transliteration: karada ni pippari atta
Script: 日本語
"彼は体にぴったり合ったスーツを着ています。"
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