Dictionary of problem words and expressions. Harry Shaw. 1975.
seasonable — seasonable, seasonal Seasonal means ‘occurring at or associated with a particular season’ (the farming year and its seasonal activities), whereas seasonable is a more judgemental word meaning ‘suitable for the season or time of year’ (All the… … Modern English usage
seasonal — seasonable, seasonal Seasonal means ‘occurring at or associated with a particular season’ (the farming year and its seasonal activities), whereas seasonable is a more judgemental word meaning ‘suitable for the season or time of year’ (All the… … Modern English usage
seasonable — See seasonable, seasonal … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
seasonal — See seasonable, seasonal … Dictionary of problem words and expressions
seasonable — [adj] timely, appropriate apropos, apt, auspicious, convenient, favorable, fit, opportune, pertinent, propitious, prosperous, providential, relevant, seasonal, suitable, timeous, towardly, welcome, well timed; concept 558 Ant. inappropriate,… … New thesaurus
seasonal — seasonally, adv. seasonalness, n. /see zeuh nl/, adj. 1. pertaining to, dependent on, or accompanying the seasons of the year or some particular season; periodical: seasonal work. n. 2. a seasonal product, employee, etc.: to hire seasonals. [1830 … Universalium
seasonal — sea•son•al [[t]ˈsi zə nl[/t]] adj. 1) pertaining to, dependent on, or accompanying the seasons of the year or some particular season: seasonal work[/ex] 2) cvb a seasonal employee or product sea′son•al•ly, adv. usage: The adjectives seasonal and… … From formal English to slang
seasonable — seasonableness, n. seasonably, adv. /see zeuh neuh beuhl/, adj. 1. suitable to or characteristic of the season: seasonable weather. 2. timely; opportune: a seasonable suggestion. [1350 1400; ME sesounable. See SEASON, ABLE] Syn. 1. fit,… … Universalium
unseasonable — unseasonable, unseasonal Any difference in meaning corresponding to that of the positive forms (see seasonable, seasonal) has become irreparably eroded, and the two words are both used to describe circumstances (especially weather conditions)… … Modern English usage
unseasonal — unseasonable, unseasonal Any difference in meaning corresponding to that of the positive forms (see seasonable, seasonal) has become irreparably eroded, and the two words are both used to describe circumstances (especially weather conditions)… … Modern English usage
