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seasonable

seasonable

1 5.8
Suitable for a certain time of year, like summer or winter
  • adjective
  • /ˈsiːzənəbl/
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  • After a hot summer, fall brings seasonable weather that many enjoy for hiking and picnics.
  • seasonable temperatures

Examples

  • Seasonable weather we're having, this time of year.

    Bloom (2003)

  • When the Church of England Prayer Book was revised in 1928, it still contained a prayer for seasonable weather for crops.

    Academic text (1991)

  • A recent heat wave that saw multiple days in the 90s and even the low 100s is expected to end today with more seasonable weather, and forecasts are calling for highs to be in the 70s by the weekend.

    Blog text (1)

  • The forecast indicates seasonable temperatures for this time of year, perfect for outdoor activities.

  • She decorated her house with seasonable decorations to reflect the autumn theme.

Synonyms

seasonal
vsseasonable
85 2.7

Happening only at a certain time of year, like summer or winter

is appropriate or timely for that same time of year

Antonyms

unsuitable
20 2.6

Not right for a person, place, or purpose

unseasonable
2 5.9

Weather that is not usual for the time of year

How Seasonal

seasonable
1 5.8
year-round
66 3.0

Surface Forms

seasonable positive

Morphology

seasonable = season (transparent) = season + able

Standard adjectival formation from 'season' using '-able', meaning appropriate for or typical of a particular season.

Etymology

Seasonable comes from season, the idea of a time of year when certain things happen, like summer or harvest. So something seasonable is 'suitable for the season', for example food or clothes that fit that time of year.