Suit

Definition

The term "suit" refers to a set of clothes designed to be worn together, typically consisting of a jacket and trousers or a skirt, or to an action or legal proceeding brought in court.

Parts of Speech

• Noun
• Verb

Pronunciation

American English

• IPA Pronunciation: /suːt/
• Respelling: SOOT

British English

• IPA Pronunciation: /suːt/
• Respelling: SOOT

Etymology

The word "suit" originates from Old French "sute" or "siute," meaning "attendance, retinue," derived from Latin "sequere," meaning "to follow." Its usage to describe matching garments appeared in the 16th century, while its legal application dates back to the 13th century.

Derivatives

• Suitable (adjective)
• Suitability (noun)
• Suitor (noun)
• Suiting (noun)
• Resuit (verb)

Synonyms

• Attire (for clothing)
• Action (for legal context)
• Outfit

Antonyms

• None

Usage

The term "suit" is commonly used to refer to formal clothing or a legal proceeding. For example: "He wore a tailored suit to the meeting," or "The company filed a suit against the contractor."

Related Terms

• Garment: An item of clothing.
• Litigation: The process of taking legal action.
• Attire: Clothing, especially formal or elegant.

Detailed Definitions

Noun

• A matching set of clothes: Refers to a jacket and trousers or a skirt made from the same fabric, typically worn on formal occasions.
  • Example: "He bought a new suit for the wedding."
• A legal proceeding: Refers to a case brought to court to resolve a dispute.
  • Example: "The lawsuit was settled out of court."
• One of the four categories in a deck of playing cards: Refers to hearts, diamonds, clubs, or spades.
  • Example: "He played the ace of spades from his suit."

Verb

• To be appropriate or fitting: Refers to matching or being suitable for a purpose or person.
  • Example: "This schedule suits me perfectly."
• To make suitable or adapt: Refers to modifying something to fit a particular need.
  • Example: "The design was suited to their preferences."