suitable

suit·able

adj \ˈsü-tə-bəl\

Definition of SUITABLE

1

obsolete : similar, matching

2

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

Examples of SUITABLE

1. The dress was a suitable choice.
2. We upgraded the computer to make it suitable to our needs.

First Known Use of SUITABLE

1581

Related to SUITABLE

Synonyms: able, capable, equal, fit, good, qualified, competent

Antonyms: incompetent, inept, poor, unfit, unfitted, unqualified

Related Words: accomplished, ace, adept, experienced, expert, master, masterful, masterly, practiced (also practised), proficient, seasoned, skilled, skillful, veteran; overqualified; prepared, schooled, trained; apt, ready, willing; all-around (also all-round), protean, versatile

Near Antonyms: inexperienced, inexpert, unseasoned, unskilled, unskillful; unprepared, unschooled, untrained; beginning, green, new, raw, untested, untried

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