suitable

[ˈsjuː.tə.bɫ̩]

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Meaning · English

Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Có đủ hoặc các thuộc tính cần thiết cho một mục đích hoặc nhiệm vụ nhất định

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Adjective

Examples

Doctors told Matthew Parker’s family there was only a 1% chance of finding a suitable donor for Matthew because his body had rejected a previous transplant.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “suitable” mean?

Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.

Is “suitable” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.