cymwys

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Welsh

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Alternative forms

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Etymology

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From Middle Welsh kymhwys, or from Proto-Brythonic *kumpuɨs, from Latin compēnsus. By surface analysis, cym- +‎ pwys (weight, importance). Cognate with Cornish kompes (even, balanced, plain, accurate).

Pronunciation

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Adjective

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cymwys (feminine singular cymwys, plural cymwys, equative mor gymwys, comparative mwy cymwys, superlative mwyaf cymwys)

  1. suitable, appropriate, proper
    Synonyms: addas, priodol
  2. qualified
    Synonym: cymwysedig
  3. competent
  4. exact, precise
    Synonym: cywir

Derived terms

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See also

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Mutation

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Welsh mutation
radical soft nasal aspirate
cymwys gymwys nghymwys chymwys
Note: Some of these forms may be hypothetical. Not every possible mutated form of every word actually occurs.

Further reading

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  • R. J. Thomas, G. A. Bevan, P. J. Donovan, A. Hawke et al., editors (1950–present), “cymwys”, in Geiriadur Prifysgol Cymru Online (in Welsh), University of Wales Centre for Advanced Welsh & Celtic Studies