cymwys

== Welsh == === Alternative forms === cwmws === Etymology === 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 === (North Wales) IPA(key): /ˈkəmʊɨ̯s/ (South Wales) IPA(key): /ˈkəmʊi̯s/ Rhymes: -əmʊɨ̯s === Adjective === cymwys (feminine singular cymwys, plural cymwys, equative mor gymwys, comparative mwy cymwys, superlative mwyaf cymwys) suitable, appropriate, proper Synonyms: addas, priodol qualified Synonym: cymwysedig competent exact, precise Synonym: cywir ==== Derived terms ==== === Mutation === === Further reading === D. G. Lewis, N. Lewis, editors (2005–present), “cymwys”, in Gweiadur: the Welsh–English Dictionary, Gwerin 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