cymwys

Welsh

Alternative forms

Etymology

From cym- +‎ pwys (“weight, importance”) or directly from Latin compensus. Cognate with Cornish kompes (“even, balanced, plain, accurate”).

Pronunciation

Adjective

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

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

See also

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

Further reading
  • 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
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