cymwys

Welsh

Alternative forms

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/
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  • Rhymes: -əmʊɨ̯s

Adjective

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
  • cymhwyster (“qualification”)
  • cam neu gymwys (“rightly or wrongly”)

See also

Mutation
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
  • 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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