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

• ˌapplicaˈbility, noun
• ˈapplicably, adverb

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

"If we can take inventory of our skills, knowledge and desire, and align it with what's doing well, what's stable, and what we think is going to be doing well, then we can take advantage of the skills, knowledge and desire that we have and make it applicable to business," said David Meltzer, founder of David Meltzer Enterprises and former CEO of Leigh Steinberg Sports & Entertainment agency.

From Salon

A spokesperson for the national governing body said: “We investigate and assess all allegations and concerns about individuals who may pose a risk of harm to children and adults at risk in football and, where applicable, can impose proportionate safeguarding measures in accordance with FA safeguarding regulations.”

From BBC

“The Court finds the party requesting the order of protection did not sustain the applicable burden of proof and accordingly the request is denied,” Los Angeles County Judge Melanie Ochoa said Tuesday afternoon, according to a minute order obtained by The Times.

From Los Angeles Times

“The lesson that random events like the deaths of four musicians can influence the development of culture and history is broadly applicable,” Dunivin said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Any company that handles consumer information, including the type of data we collect, there are applicable data protections set out in law required to be followed as part of any future ownership change," it said in its statement.

From BBC

Related Words

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