definitions

applicable

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

applying or capable of being applied; relevant; suitable; appropriate: an applicable rule; a solution that is applicable to the problem.

Nearby words

appleton, appleton layer, appley, appliance, appliance garage, applicable, applicant, application, application program, applications package, applicative

Origin of applicable

1400–50; < Latin applic(āre) to apply + -able, or < Middle French applicable, Medieval Latin applicābilis; replacing late Middle English appliable

SYNONYMS FOR applicable

fitting, proper, germane, pertinent.

Related forms

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British Dictionary definitions for applicably

applicable

/ (ˈæplɪkəbəl, əˈplɪkə-) /

adjective

being appropriate or relevant; able to be applied; fitting

Derived Forms

applicability or applicableness, nounapplicably, adverb
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