adj.
Pronunciation: ' sü-t ə -b ə l
Function: adjective
Date: 1581
1 obsolete : SIMILAR , MATCHING
2 a : adapted to a use or purpose < suitable for kitchen use> b : satisfying propriety : PROPER < suitable dress> c : ABLE , QUALIFIED <a suitable candidate for the job>
synonyms see FIT
– suit · abil · i · ty \ ˌ sü-t ə - ' bi-l ə -t ē \ noun
– suit · able · ness noun
– suit · ably \ -bl ē \ adverb