Suitableness

noun

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Definitions

Noun
  1. 1
    The state or quality of being suitable, adapted or accommodated; suitability uncountable

    "Moreover, the modern argument in favour of the supernatural origin of the Christian religion, drawn from its suitableness to our needs and its divine response to our aspirations, must be admitted by every candid person resorting to it to be of exactly equal force in the mouth of a Mahometan or a fire-worshipper or an astrolater."

  2. 2
    the quality of having the properties that are right for a specific purpose wordnet
  3. 3
    The result of being suitable. countable

Synonyms

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abilityagreeablenessappropriatenessaptitudeaptnesscapability

Example

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"Moreover, the modern argument in favour of the supernatural origin of the Christian religion, drawn from its suitableness to our needs and its divine response to our aspirations, must be admitted by every candid person resorting to it to be of exactly equal force in the mouth of a Mahometan or a fire-worshipper or an astrolater."

Etymology

From suitable + -ness.

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