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“suitable”
suitable (adjective), more suitable, most suitable
1. A reference to that which is meant or adapted for an occasion or for some use: Mr. Anderson told his son, Tom, who was about to leave for school wearing his summer clothes, that he should wear suitable clothes for such winter conditions.
Greta's dress was a suitable choice for her friend's wedding ceremony.
2. Pertaining to what is right for a particular purpose, person, or situation: Latisha found that the parking lot was full, and the nearest alternate and suitable parking area was three blocks farther away.
Vince's experiences make him more suitable for the new job.
Meagan was warned that the movie her children wanted to see was not suitable for them.
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sequ-, sequi-, secut-, suit-, -sue
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“suitable”
(Latin: fit, fitted, suited, suitable, appropriate; join, fasten)
(Latin: to agree, to come together, to correspond with; "suitable, proper," from Latin congruentem, congruens, "agreeing, fit, suitable" from congruere, literally, "to come together, to agree, to meet", from com-, "with, together" + gruere, ruere, "to fall, to rush")
(Latin: measure; suitable; size, limit, way, method; rhythm, harmony)
(Latin: a suffix; expressing capacity, fitness to do that which can be handled or managed, suitable skills to accomplish something; capable of being done, something which can be finished, etc.)
(Latin: to dwell, to live; have, hold; that which may be easily handled, is suitable, fit properly; clothing)
(a normal behavior when induced in most “normal people” under suitable conditions)
(Latin: suffix; ability to, capable of, suitable for; pertaining to, like, belonging to, tending to)
(Latin: shield; a broad piece of metal or another suitable material, held by straps or a handle attached on one side, used as a protection against blows or missiles.)