noun

suitability

suitability, appropriateness, fitness

They questioned his suitability for the job.

They questioned his suitability for the job.

The suitability of the location is important.

The suitability of the location is important.

((of sth./sb.)) ((for sth.)) the suitability of (sb./sth.) for (sth.) They questioned his suitability for the job.

Synonyms: appropriateness, fitness, eligibility; Antonyms: unsuitability, inappropriateness

From 'suitable' + '-ity', a suffix that forms nouns indicating a state or quality. It means 'the quality of being suitable'.

Think of how well a 'suit' fits a situation. Its 'suitability' is its appropriateness.

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