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Definition of suitable

suitable

/ˈsuːtəbəl/
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Adverb:suitably
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1

Right, appropriate, or well-fitted for a particular person, purpose, or situation.

Example

"The committee is still searching for a suitable venue to host the annual charity gala."

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suicide
suit
suitability
suitable
suitably
suitcase
suitcaseful

Word Origin & Etymology

First recorded in the late 16th century, formed from the verb 'suit' (from Anglo-Norman 'sute', meaning a following or matching set, ultimately from Latin 'sequi', meaning to follow) plus the suffix '-able'.

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Suitable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/suitable
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