Simple meaning
What does Suitable mean?
right for a purpose
Dictionary definition
right for a specific purpose or need
Example sentences
Suitable in a sentence
easy
The teacher gave an suitable example in class.
medium
In our reading passage, the author used suitable language to explain the idea.
hard
During group discussion, we compared which solution was most suitable for the project.
Synonyms
Words like Suitable
Antonyms
Opposite words
unsuitableNot right for the purpose.
Word family
Suitable word family
Base word
suitable
adjective
suitable
Base form.
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What does suitable mean?
SUITABLE means right for a purpose.
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