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

It said home education should be a positive choice, and where families choose it, local authorities have a legal duty to ensure all children receive a suitable education.

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The U rating means a film is suitable for all audiences above the age of four.

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The Southern Health Trust confirmed it was continuing to liaise directly with the family to find the most suitable care setting.

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The information will help form the basis of a longlist of suitable candidates.

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At the weekend, Burkina Faso's foreign minister praised Russia and said it was a more suitable partner than the former colonial power France.

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Related Words

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