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suitable

sui·table

UK/ˈsjuː.tə.bɫ̩/ US/ˈsuː.tə.bɫ̩/ fairly common

adjective

1.

suitable for the desired purpose

  • “Is this a suitable dress for the office?”
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2.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

  • “a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty”
  • “not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy”
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3.

appropriate for a condition or occasion

  • “everything in its proper place”
  • “the right man for the job”
  • “she is not suitable for the position”
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4.

worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

  • “the parents found the girl suitable for their son”
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Origin

From suit + -able.

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