assort etymology

Etymology:

  • From Middle French assortir, from Old French asortir, from Vulgar Latin adsurtire ("to fit to, adapt")
  • From Latin ad- + surtire ("to draw up, to fit").

Meaning:

To put together harmoniously or in a way that is appropriate or suitable; to match or coordinate.

Origin:

The word's ultimate origin is from Latin sors ("fate, lot, portion"), suggesting the idea of things being fitted together as if by destiny or chance.

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