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suitable

[ soo-tuh-buhl ]

adjective

  1. such as to suit; appropriate; fitting; becoming.

    Synonyms: , , ,



suitable

/ ˈsjuːt-; ˈsuːtəbəl /

adjective

  1. appropriate; proper; fit
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Derived Forms

  • ˈܾٲ, adverb
  • ˌܾٲˈٲ, noun
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Other Word Forms

  • ܾ····ٲ [soo-t, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], ܾ···Ա noun
  • ܾ·· adverb
  • ·ܾ·· adjective
  • pre·ܾ·· adverb
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Word History and Origins

Origin of suitable1

First recorded in 1505–15; suit + -able
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Fence lizards, unlike birds or large mammals, can’t travel long distances to more suitable habitat; they tend to live in the same place.

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The measures would allow more areas of the green belt to be defined as grey belt, making them suitable for commercial development.

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However, research on this technique is limited, and sources say it puts stress on the body that may not be suitable for everyone.

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However, more fish require more suitable habitat, which is lacking in Southern California — in part due to drought and the increased frequency of devastating wildfires.

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Adding that both Nerys Bethan Lloyd and her business partner Paul O'Dwyer were "not remotely qualified", as they only had a "basic entry level qualification" which was not suitable for the tour they led.

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