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This jacket is suitable for cold weather.
What does Suitable mean?
right for a purpose.
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Right for a specific purpose or need.
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Choose a book suitable for your reading level.
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The committee looked for a suitable location for the outdoor event.
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What does suitable mean?
Suitable means right for a purpose.
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Appropriate is close in meaning to suitable in this context.
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MeaningSuitable means right for a purpose.
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unsuitableNot right for the purpose.
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