"idoneous" meaning in English

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Adjective

Forms: more idoneous [comparative], most idoneous [superlative]
Etymology: From Latin idōneus. Etymology templates: {{uder|en|la|idōneus}} Latin idōneus Head templates: {{en-adj}} idoneous (comparative more idoneous, superlative most idoneous)
  1. appropriate; suitable Derived forms: idoneity
    Sense id: en-idoneous-en-adj-p83MJMu5 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English undefined derivations

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