Suitable

Pronunciation: /ˈsutəbəl/

Definitions of suitable

adjective appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or occasion

Example Sentences

A1 I need to find a suitable outfit for the party.

A2 This book is suitable for beginners learning a new language.

B1 The company is looking for a suitable candidate to fill the position.

B2 The apartment was not suitable for someone with a disability because of the stairs.

C1 The hotel offers a range of suitable options for guests with different preferences.

C2 The lawyer advised his client to settle the case out of court as it was the most suitable option.

Examples of suitable in a Sentence

formal The candidate must have suitable qualifications for the job.

informal I need to find a suitable outfit for the party.

slang I found the most suitable spot to hang out with my friends.

figurative His calm demeanor was a suitable response to the chaos around him.

Grammatical Forms of suitable

• past tense: suited
• plural: suitables
• comparative: more suitable
• superlative: most suitable
• present tense: suit
• future tense: will suit
• perfect tense: have suited
• continuous tense: is suiting
• singular: suitable
• positive degree: suitable
• infinitive: to suit
• gerund: suiting
• participle: suited

Origin and Evolution of suitable

First Known Use: 0015 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'suitable' originated from the Latin word 'suītābilis', which is derived from 'suītāre' meaning 'to suit'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 15th century, the word 'suitable' has evolved to encompass the idea of being appropriate, fitting, or proper for a particular purpose or situation.