suitable
[soo-tuh-buh l]
- such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.
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Origin of suitable
Synonyms
See more synonyms for suitable on Thesaurus.comproper, befitting, seemly, apt.
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Examples from the Web for suitability
Contemporary Examples
Strauss-Kahn famously logged more than 60,000 miles (100,000 kilometers) selling his suitability to IMF members in 2007.
Historical Examples
What determines the suitability of a region for grape-growing?
Manual of American Grape-GrowingU. P. Hedrick
In the matter of suitability of foods, much depends upon the local supply.
Rural HygieneHenry N. Ogden
There was no question of suitability—no thought of excellence or the reverse.
The Making Of A NovelistDavid Christie Murray
It's what money stands for, beauty, and suitability—and—everything.
The Lovely LadyMary Austin
The general shape, and the suitability of the shape for swimming.
Ontario Teachers' Manuals: Nature StudyOntario Ministry of Education
suitable
- appropriate; proper; fit
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Word Origin and History for suitability
suitable
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