Synonyms

suitability

American

[soo-tuh-bil-i-tee] / ˌsu təˈbɪl ɪ ti /

Sometimes suitableness

noun

the state or quality of being satisfactory or in accord with what is desired or called for; appropriateness.

Staff will interview each applicant to assess their suitability to enter the respite facility.
The suitability and effectiveness of these medications depends on the patient’s overall health and other considerations.

Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

presuitability

noun

Inflected Forms

Nouns

suitabilities

plural

Etymology

Origin of suitability

First recorded in 1640–50; suit(able) ( def. ) + -ability ( def. )

Example Sentences

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General Motors is investing in sodium-ion battery technology for grid-scale energy storage, citing its lower cost and suitability for utilities.

From Barron's • Jun. 10, 2026

California’s elderly parole program allows inmates 50 and older to qualify for a parole suitability hearing if they have been incarcerated for at least 20 continuous years.

From Los Angeles Times • Jun. 8, 2026

Appointments are based on suitability and availability, especially in cases like this which need to be heard quickly.

From BBC • May 13, 2026

First, they built four habitat suitability models for each species using tools from conservation biology and geomatics.

From Science Daily • Apr. 28, 2026

I was testing the suitability of the work for me as much as she was testing the suitability of me for the work.

From "Becoming" by Michelle Obama

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