Meaning of idoneus | Babel Free
[ɪˈdoː.ne.ʊs]Definitions
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suitable, proper, fit, apt, convenient adjective, declension-1, declension-2
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sufficient adjective, declension-1, declension-2
Examples
“Triclīnium idōneum erat cēnandō.”
The dining room was suitable for having dinner.
“DĀVUS: Adeōn vidēmur vōbīs esse idōneī / in quibus sīc illūdātis?”
DAVUS: Do we really seem to you to be such suitable [fools] on whom you can heap abuse in this way? (The full context admits various comical interpretations for translation and performance.)
“Dēfēnsōrēs oppidō idōneī dēliguntur.”
Defenders are being selected who are suited to defend the fortified town.
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
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