suitable
Americanadjective
adjective
Other Word Forms
- presuitable adjective
- presuitably adverb
- suitability noun
- suitableness noun
- suitably adverb
Etymology
Origin of suitable
Example Sentences
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For most users, both providers offer responsive connections suitable for gaming, video calls and real-time browsing.
From Salon
He was critical of the scale and design of the facility, and said he was not satisfied that more suitable alternative sites could not be found.
From BBC
Studying these worlds could reveal whether a planet must remain continuously within the habitable zone or if it can move in and out while still maintaining conditions suitable for life.
From Science Daily
On the day of his death, two dishes on the day's menu were listed as being suitable for a textured diet - beef stew and chicken paella.
From BBC
The council said more than 4,000 people were on the social housing waiting list in the county due to "the lack of suitable homes for locals".
From BBC
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