suitable

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

   The parents found the youth suitable for their child.

2. 2
   adj

   meant or adapted for an occasion or use

   a tractor suitable (or fit) for heavy duty

3. 3
   adj

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

   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.

Etymology

From suit + -able.