Suitable

/ˈsuːtəbl/

Meaning & Definition

adjective
appropriate or proper in the circumstances.
This dress is suitable for a formal occasion.
fit or right for a particular purpose or occasion.
He found a suitable place for the picnic.
having the right qualities or features for a particular application.
The software is suitable for both beginners and advanced users.
convenient or agreeable.
She needed a suitable time to meet with her clients.

Etymology

Middle English, from Latin 'suitabilis', from 'suitare' meaning to follow, suit.

Common Phrases and Expressions

suitable for
appropriate for a particular purpose or person.
suitable match
a person or thing that is well-suited to another.
suitable alternative
an appropriate replacement or option.

Related Words

suit
to be right or appropriate.
suitability
the quality of being suitable.

Slang Meanings