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   Suit·a·ble

   /ˈso͞odəb(ə)l/

   

   adjective

   • 1. right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation: "these toys are not suitable for children under five" Similar acceptablesatisfactoryfitworthyfittinginformal:right up someone's streetappropriatefittingfitfittedacceptableaptrightappropriate tosuited tobefittingcongruous within keeping within character withtailor-madecustom-madeinformal:cut out forproperseemlydecentaptappropriatefittingbefittingbecomingrightcorrectdueworthydecorouscomme il fautwell qualifiedwell suitedcompetentcapableablerightappropriatefittingaptdesirablepreferableidealOpposite unsuitableinappropriateunsuitableinappropriateunsuitableunfitunsuitableunsuitableunfit

   Word Origin late 16th century: from the verb suit, on the pattern of agreeable.

   Derivatives

   • 1. suitableness noun

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   Suitable definition: such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.. See examples of SUITABLE used in a sentence.

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   Definitions of suitable. adjective. meant or adapted for an occasion or use. “a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty”. synonyms: suited. fit. meeting adequate standards for a purpose. adjective. worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishSUITABLE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Apr 27, 2024 · Someone or something that is suitable for a particular purpose or occasion is right or acceptable for it.

5. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishsuitable adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and ...

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   right or appropriate for a particular purpose or occasion. a suitable candidate. a suitable habitat/location/site. suitable for something/somebody This programme is not suitable for children. a suitable place for a picnic. The documentary is particularly suitable for classroom use.

6. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishSUITABLE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   acceptable or right for someone or something: a suitable time to call. This film is suitable for children. Opposite. unsuitable. Fewer examples. I tried to frame a suitable reply. None of the applicants were suitable, so we had to go back to square one and advertise the job again. I need to think of a suitable response to this letter.

7. www.collinsdictionary.com › us › dictionarySUITABLE definition in American English | Collins English ...

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   Apr 26, 2024 · Someone or something that is suitable for a particular purpose or occasion is right or acceptable for it. Employers usually decide within five minutes whether someone is suitable for the job. Synonyms: appropriate, right, fitting, fit More Synonyms of suitable. suitability (sutəbɪlɪti ) uncountable noun. ...information on the suitability of ...

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   Define suitable: having the qualities that are right, needed, or appropriate for something—usage, synonyms, more.