SUITABLE


Meaning of SUITABLE in English

transcription, транскрипция: [ ˈsü-tə-bəl ]

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 ˌsü-tə-ˈbi-lə-tē noun

• suit·able·ness noun

• suit·ably -blē adverb

Merriam-Webster's Collegiate English vocabulary.      Энциклопедический словарь английского языка Merriam Webster.