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suitable

[soo-tuh-buhl]

adjective

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

    Synonyms: , , ,


suitable

/ ˈsjuːt-, ˈsuːtəbəl /

adjective

  1. appropriate; proper; fit

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Other Word Forms

  • suitability noun
  • suitableness noun
  • suitably adverb
  • presuitable adjective
  • presuitably adverb
  • ˈܾٲ adverb
  • ˌܾٲˈٲ noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of suitable1

First recorded in 1505–15; suit + -able
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Example Sentences

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Children's organisations are calling for schools to switch formal uniforms in favour of clothing more suitable for play and physical activity to help children become more active.

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It is best to call or check in person at the ranger station to ensure your vehicle is suitable to make the drive on Coffee Creek Road.

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The report also said it had heard evidence from EA staff indicating that some companies may be using wastewater treatment plants to "mask disposal of individual high risk waste streams not suitable for land spreading".

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Since Panorama began its investigation, all three companies said they are rebranding their products as suitable from six months.

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"I just feel like the secondary school setting is not suitable for every child and, unfortunately, the alternative to the secondary school doesn't exist," Ms Craig said.

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