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suitable
adjective suit·able \ˈsü-tə-bəl\
: having the qualities that are right, needed, or appropriate for something
Full Definition of SUITABLE
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a : adapted to a use or purpose <suitable for kitchen use> b : satisfying propriety : proper <suitable dress> c : able, qualified <a suitable candidate for the job>
— suit·abil·i·ty \ˌsü-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— suit·able·ness noun
— suit·ably \-blē\ adverb
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First Known Use of SUITABLE
1581
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Synonym Discussion of SUITABLE
fit, suitable, meet, proper, appropriate, fitting, apt, happy, felicitous mean right with respect to some end, need, use, or circumstance. fit stresses adaptability and sometimes special readiness for use or action <fit for battle>. suitable implies an answering to requirements or demands <clothes suitable for camping>. meet suggests a just proportioning <meet payment>. proper suggests a suitability through essential nature or accordance with custom <proper acknowledgement>. appropriate implies eminent or distinctive fitness <an appropriate gift>. fitting implies harmony of mood or tone <a fitting end>. apt connotes a fitness marked by nicety and discrimination <apt quotations>. happy suggests what is effectively or successfully appropriate <a happy choice of words>. felicitous suggests an aptness that is opportune, telling, or graceful <a felicitous phrase>.
SUITABLY Defined for Kids
suitable
adjective suit·able \ˈsü-tə-bəl\
Definition of SUITABLE for Kids
: being fit or right for a use or group <The movie is suitable for children.>
— suit·abil·i·ty \ˌsü-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē\ noun
— suit·ably \-blē\ adverb
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