adjective
suitable
SYOO-tuh-b
adjective
1
Right or appropriate for a particular purpose, person, or occasion.
"That film isn't suitable for young children."
"We need to find a candidate suitable for the role."
How to Use Suitable
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFitting the needs or requirements of a situation.
Common pairings
suitable for
a suitable candidate
deem suitable
Word Forms
more suitable comparative, most suitable superlative
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Etymology
From suit plus the adjective ending -able, literally "able to be suited (to something)."