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

Derived Forms

• ˈsuitably, adverb
• ˌsuitaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• suit·a·bil·i·ty [soo-t, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], suit·a·ble·ness noun
• suit·a·bly adverb
• pre·suit·a·ble adjective
• pre·suit·a·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of suitable¹

First recorded in 1505–15; suit + -able

Example Sentences

But he said ministers needed to “do more to support prospective buyers”, give greater access to “suitable” mortgages, and ensure that local authority planning departments “have sufficient capacity to process applications”.

From BBC

Yet the iconic succulent is losing suitable habitat at a brisk clip due to climate change, worsening wildfires and development, scientists and environmental advocates say.

From Los Angeles Times

Prescribed burns in certain forests can help clear out forests to make them more suitable for turkey breeding and have been performed for this purpose by the U.S.

From Salon

From April 2024, all social landlords in Wales must provide "suitable and quality flooring throughout the whole of the home" in all new social housing lettings.

From BBC

The BBC understands they have been sufficient to satisfy the UK government that Daniel Kretinsky is a suitable owner for this historic and important organisation.

From BBC

Related Words

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