suitable
suitable
Definition
suit·able (so̵̅o̅t′ə bəl)
adjective
that suits a given purpose, occasion, condition, propriety, etc.; fitting; appropriate; apt
suit′·abil′·ity noun or suit′·able·ness
suit′·ably adverb
suitable
Synonyms
suitable
Usage Examples
Modifying Another Word
- eminently: This makes the beans eminently suitable for the gourmet coffee market.
- particularly: They explain simply why some materials are particularly suitable for specific purposes for example, glass for windows, copper for electrical cables.
- especially: I liked the length - not too long, especially suitable for time short undergraduates.
Preposition: for
- beginner: This is an introductory course suitable for beginners to digital video.
- vegetarian: Can you tell me which of your products are suitable for vegetarians?
- wheelchair: Suitable for wheelchairs, please call our office with your requirements.
- age: Soccer Academy is suitable for ages 7 to adult.
- inclusion: This project seeks to create antenna designs suitable for inclusion in SoC.
- child: Note: Sleeping in the top bunk is not suitable for children under 6 years old.
Adjective complement with noun phrase
- find: Our Housing Services team can help you find something suitable.
- choose: In choosing sites suitable for working, we made the following considerations: Access to the site.
Modifies a noun
- candidate: The most suitable candidates are often tempted away by higher salaries in the private sector.
- habitat: Ringed Plover Seen in small numbers in suitable habitat.
- clothing: Please bring with you suitable clothing and a packed lunch.
- accommodation: Unfortunately, the College has no suitable accommodation for couples or families, who will need to make their own arrangements.
- applicant: Ultimately, the Engineering Academy is looking for suitable applicants for its apprenticeships.
- footwear: Carry warm clothing, blankets, a flashlight, a shovel, a bottle of water and suitable footwear.
Used with adjective complement
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