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

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

Word History and Origins

Origin of suitable¹

First recorded in 1505–15; suit + -able

Example Sentences

He is my favorite and most steadfast collaborator, suitable for all occasions, always raising the bar with a fresh perspective.

From Los Angeles Times

She said the company recently did a feasibility study and identified an initial 77 sites in the U.S. that would be suitable for the commercial wave energy.

From Los Angeles Times

The Irish authorities decided to board the MV Matthew using the Irish Army Rangers Wing, but there weren't any suitable helicopters available.

From BBC

"The focus has to now be on helping the students find suitable alternatives as speedily as possible."

From BBC

"Where families decide to home educate their children, local authorities have a legal duty to ensure that all children receive a suitable education."

From BBC

Related Words

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