suitability — the quality of being right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the quality of being right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌsuːtəˈbɪləti/
Example Sentences
- The interviewer questioned his suitability for the job after he arrived wearing flip-flops.
- Parents should consider the suitability of movies before letting children watch them.
- The suitability of wearing a wedding dress to a funeral is highly questionable.
suitability
NOUN[/ˌsuːtəˈbɪləti/]
the quality of being right or appropriate for a particular person, purpose, or situation
The interviewer checks the candidate's suitability for the demanding role.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Latin 'sequi' (to follow), which evolved into Middle French 'suitе' and Old English 'suit' (to match or accord with). The suffix '-ability' (from Latin '-abilitas', meaning quality or capacity) was added to form 'suitability', expressing the quality of being suitable or appropriate.
Breakdown
suit (to match, from Latin sequi meaning to follow) + -ability (quality or state of being, from Latin -abilitas). The combination denotes the inherent quality of being fit, appropriate, or well-matched for a particular purpose or circumstance.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The interviewer questioned his suitability for the job after he arrived wearing flip-flops.”
“Parents should consider the suitability of movies before letting children watch them.”
“The suitability of wearing a wedding dress to a funeral is highly questionable.”
“We must evaluate the suitability of this software for our company's needs.”
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