Suitable Meaning
[ˈsjuː.tə.bɫ̩]Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
adjHaving sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
Sentence Examples
You are suitable for the job.
Fill in the blanks with suitable words.
I feel hopeful that we'll find a suitable house very soon.
CEFR Practice Quiz
This room is not ____ for a wedding because it is too small.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Make sure you choose a ____ location for the party where everyone can easily find a place to park today.
Word Origin & History
Etymology tree English suit Proto-Indo-European *-tḗr Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlom Proto-Indo-European *-dʰlis Proto-Italic *-ðlis Latin -bilis Latin -ābilis Old French -ablebor. Middle English -able English -able English suitable From suit + -able.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"Doctors told Matthew Parker’s family there was only a 1% chance of finding a suitable donor for Matthew because his body had rejected a previous transplant."
— 2015 February 23, Rachel Janik, “Texas Teacher Will Donate a Kidney to 6-Year-Old Student”, in Time:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
This room is not ____ for a wedding because it is too small.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
Make sure you choose a ____ location for the party where everyone can easily find a place to park today.