suitable

Meanings

• adjective

  Fitting in a particular situation or position; appropriate.

  - "The weather is suitable for a picnic."
  - "He is a suitable candidate for the job."

• adjective

  Good or right for a particular purpose.

  - "A suitable gift for a birthday."
  - "She chose a suitable dress for the occasion."

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈsuːtəbl/
   
   
   
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2. /ˈsuːtəbl/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

unsuitable

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Synonyms

fit for purpose , up to standard

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with suitable
cruel , fool , rue , mule , rule

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. suit
   

2. soot
   

3. suite
   

4. sew
   

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Variants

List of all variants of suitable that leads to same result
suitabilities , suitability , suitable , suitableness , suitablenesses , suitably

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Forms

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suitable, more suitable, most suitable

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Etymology

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From Middle English suiten, from suit, from Old French sueter, from su, 'under' + it, 'him' (from the base of the verb suer, 'to serve'); akin to Old High German zitun, German zueinander, Old Norse sá, sitt, 'seated'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'suitable' is often used in legal contexts to describe the qualifications or requirements for holding a particular office or position.

2. In the context of fashion, 'suitable' may refer to clothing that is appropriate for a specific occasion or weather condition.

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Related Concepts

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1. appropriateness: The quality of being suitable or fitting.

2. adaptability: The ability to adjust to new conditions; suitability.

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Culture

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In literature, 'suitable' is often used to describe characters, settings, or actions that fit well within a story. For instance, in Jane Austen's 'Emma,' Emma Woodhouse is described as a 'suitable' match for Mr. Knightley. In art, the term 'suitable' may refer to the appropriateness of a work of art for a specific context or audience.

How to Memorize "suitable"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where you need to choose something that is suitable for a specific purpose, like selecting a gift for a friend's birthday. Visualize the process of considering various options and eventually selecting the one that is most suitable.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'suitable' with the idea of fitting well or being appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Suitable is for Situations Under the Sun' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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