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suitable

American  
[soo-tuh-buhl] / ˈsu tə bəl /

adjective

  1. such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.

    Synonyms:
    apt, seemly, befitting, proper

suitable British  
/ ˈsjuːt-, ˈsuːtəbəl /

adjective

  1. appropriate; proper; fit

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Other Word Forms

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

Etymology

Origin of suitable

First recorded in 1505–15; suit + -able

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