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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; usable: an applicable rule;a solution that is applicable to the problem.
appropriate or relevant; apropos; pertinent.
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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

OTHER WORDS FROM applicable

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Words related to applicable

germane, pertinent, relevant, suitable, suited, useful, applicative, applicatory, apposite, apropos, apt, associable, befitting, felicitous, fit, kosher, legit, material, on-target, on the button

British Dictionary definitions for applicable

applicable
/ (ˈæplɪkəbəl, əˈplɪkə-) /
adjective
being appropriate or relevant; able to be applied; fitting

Derived forms of applicable

applicability or applicableness, nounapplicably, adverb
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