suitable
[ˈsu.ɾə.bɫ̩]
UK: [ˈsuː.tə.bɫ̩]
SU · ɾə · bɫ̩ (3 syllables)
English
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Definition
Having sufficient or the required properties for a certain purpose or task; appropriate to a certain occasion.
Etymology
From suit + -able.
Example Sentences
- "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."
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