applicable

American  

[ap-li-kuh-buhl, uh-plik-uh-] / ˈæp lɪ kə bəl, əˈplɪk ə- /

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, fit, befitting, apt, appropriate, relevant, relative, material, germane, apposite

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applicable British  

/ əˈplɪkə-, ˈæplɪkəbəl /

adjective

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

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Other Word Forms

• applicability noun
• applicableness noun
• applicably adverb
• nonapplicable adjective
• nonapplicableness noun
• unapplicable adjective
• unapplicableness noun
• unapplicably adverb

Etymology

Origin of applicable

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

“We maintain a robust compliance program and are committed to full adherence to all applicable U.S. export and re-export control laws and regulations.”

From Barron's

An OhioHealth spokesman said, “we are confident in our position and remain committed to full compliance with all applicable laws and regulatory requirements.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Transit passage rights through straits remain applicable during armed conflicts and suspending commercial navigation through Hormuz "cannot be lawful" barring exceptional circumstances, he added.

From Barron's

“The transaction complied fully with applicable law,” a Meta representative said.

From The Wall Street Journal

"Despite challenges with some existing hardware, the agency will repurpose applicable equipment and leverage international partner commitments to support these objectives," he said.

From Barron's

Related Words

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