SUITABLE

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I. (adjective)

Sense 1

Meaning:

Worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

Example:

the parents found the girl suitable for their son

Synonyms:

desirable; suitable; worthy

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

eligible (qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen)

Derivation:

suitableness (the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose)

Sense 2

Meaning:

Meant or adapted for an occasion or use

Example:

not an appropriate (or fit) time for flippancy

Synonyms:

suitable; suited

Classified under:

Adjectives

Similar:

fit (meeting adequate standards for a purpose)

Derivation:

suitability; suitableness (the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose)

Credits

Context examples:

NOTE(S): To be used when no suitable coding scheme is available.

(Package Name, NCI Thesaurus/BRIDG)

The rate of proliferation is reduced by tamoxifen, and this cell line appears to be a suitable model for the study of molecular aspects of estrogen and tamoxifen-dependent gene expression.

(DA, Rat Strain, NCI Thesaurus)

This makes them particularly suitable for detection of specific antigens in tissues or on cells.

(Fluorescent Antibody Procedure, NCI Thesaurus)

We have had adventures enough and they are neither suitable to our character or our position.

(The Lost World, by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle)

Yet if the planet has large moons, they could potentially be suitable for life.

(New Planet Is Largest Discovered That Orbits Two Suns, The Titi Tudorancea Bulletin)

A most suitable connection everybody must consider it, but I think it might be a very happy one.

(Persuasion, by Jane Austen)

Since he had neglected to do it on first coming to the estate, their quitting his house might be looked on as the most suitable period for its accomplishment.

(Sense and Sensibility, by Jane Austen)

Mr. Elton's situation was most suitable, quite the gentleman himself, and without low connexions; at the same time, not of any family that could fairly object to the doubtful birth of Harriet.

(Emma, by Jane Austen)

A liquid that is suitable for human consumption.

(Beverage, NCI Thesaurus)

These findings add to the possibility that Enceladus, which contains a subsurface ocean and displays remarkable geologic activity, could contain environments suitable for living organisms.