suitable

[soo-tuh-buhl]

adjective

1. such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.

   Synonyms: apt, seemly, befitting, proper

suitable

/ ˈsjuːt-, ˈsuːtəbəl /

adjective

1. appropriate; proper; fit

Other Word Forms

• suitably adverb
• suitability noun
• suitableness noun
• presuitable adjective
• presuitably adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of suitable¹

First recorded in 1505–15; suit + -able

Example Sentences

The outcome of this investigation may shape the development of large-scale, error-free quantum computers suitable for commercial use, a goal Dellios hopes to help lead.

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By beginning the series in Perth, in the west-coast time zone, and following with a day-nighter in Brisbane, the series opens with two matches suitable for prime-time TV viewing on the east coast of Australia.

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They looked at all the available evidence and concluded that screening was only suitable for:

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The transfer saga, which lasted throughout the window, ended when Palace were unable to sign a suitable replacement - a decision driven by manager Oliver Glasner.

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Lots of goodies and all very rollicking, but so gassy as to be suitable only for the indulgent reader.

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Related Words

• advisable 
• applicable 
• apt 
• convenient 
• correct 
• fitting 
• good 
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• handy 
• proper 
• reasonable 
• relevant 
• satisfactory 
• sufficient 
• suited 
• useful