suitable
ˈsuːtəbəl
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Definition of suitable - Reverso English Dictionary

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Adjective

1.
qualityhaving the right qualities for a purpose
  • This dress is suitable for the wedding.
appropriate fitting
2.
meets standardsmeeting the required standards
  • The candidate is suitable for the position..
acceptable adequate appropriate
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Expressions with suitable

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highly appropriate or perfect for a specific purpose
She is eminently suitable for the job.
work considered appropriate for a person’s skills health and circumstances
The agency helped him search for suitable employment after his injury.

Origin of suitable

Latin, suus (one's own) + habilis (able)

Terms with suitable included in their meaning

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drink
liquid suitable for drinking
bestadv.
most suitable
in a way that is better than all others
bestadj.
suitability
most suitable or desirable option
betteradj.
suitability
more suitable or advantageous
formal wear
clothing suitable for a formal occasion
goodadj.
suitability
suitable or efficient for a purpose
rightadj.
appropriate
perfectly suitable or fit for purpose
diet
relating to or suitable for vegetarians

Examples of suitable in a sentence

  • The book is suitable for young readers.
  • This dress is suitable for the event.
  • He found a suitable place to live.

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  1. French:approprié, ...
  2. German:geeignet, ...
  3. Italian:adatto, ...
  4. Spanish:apropiado, ...
  5. Portuguese:adequado, apto, ...
  6. Chinese:适合的, 符合要求的, ...
  7. Japanese:適した, 適任, ...
  8. Arabic:مُناسِب, مُطابِق, ...
  9. Hebrew:מַתְאִים, ...
  10. Russian:подходящий, ...
  11. Ukrainian:підходящий, ...
  12. Hindi:उपयुक्त, योग्य, ...
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