applicable

[ ap-li-kuh-buhl, uh-plik-uh- ]

adjective

1. applying or capable of being applied; usable:

   an applicable rule;

   a solution that is applicable to the problem.

2. appropriate or relevant; apropos; pertinent.

   Synonyms: suitable, meet, proper, fitting, befitting, apt, appropriate, relevant, relative, material, germane, apposite, fit

applicable

/ əˈplɪkə-; ˈæplɪkəbəl /

adjective

1. being appropriate or relevant; able to be applied; fitting

Derived Forms

• ˈapplicably, adverb
• ˌapplicaˈbility, noun

Other Words From

• ap·pli·ca·bil·i·ty [uh, -plik-, uh, -, bil, -i-tee], ap·pli·ca·ble·ness noun
• ap·pli·ca·bly adverb
• non·ap·pli·ca·ble adjective
• non·ap·pli·ca·ble·ness noun
• un·ap·pli·ca·ble adjective
• un·ap·pli·ca·ble·ness noun
• un·ap·pli·ca·bly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of applicable¹

First recorded in 1400–50; from Latin applic(āre) “to apply ” + -able, or from Middle French applicable, Medieval Latin applicābilis; replacing late Middle English appliable

Example Sentences

APPLICABLE LAWS AND JURISDICTION: This Sweepstakes is subject to all applicable federal, state, and local laws and regulations.

From The Daily Beast

“Kentucky Opportunity Coalition understands the applicable reporting regulations,” group treasurer Caleb Crosby wrote.

From The Daily Beast

Libertarian political principles must be applicable to practical politics or what are political principals for?

From The Daily Beast

I asked them to share what inspires them at the moment and, if applicable, what sherries they drink in the morning.

From The Daily Beast

It's a big, fat cliché, but, right here, right now, it feels somehow applicable.

From The Daily Beast

It is especially useful with cultures upon serum media, but is applicable also to the sputum.

From Project Gutenberg

A decision may be modified or set aside when it is regarded as no longer applicable to the present condition of things.

From Project Gutenberg

These contrivances are applicable only to such organs as have the balanced swell pedal.

From Project Gutenberg

For more accurate work the following methods, applicable to either human or cow's milk, are simple and satisfactory.

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Missionary Societies connected with given churches are not exposed to the same kind of objection as that applicable to the others.

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Related Words

• germane
• pertinent
• relevant
• suitable
• suited
• useful