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

“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

A spokesperson for the Duchy of Lancaster, the private estate of King Charles, said it "complies with all relevant UK legislation and regulatory standards applicable to its range of business activities".

From BBC

In a statement, HCA Healthcare said “our responsibility is to be in compliance with applicable state and federal laws and regulations” and said that physicians exercise their independent judgment.

From Salon

Therefore, some of the adversities listed are only applicable to females.

From Salon

“They assemble components of the systems that work for them in any given context. … Dominionism in the NAR is a fluid assemblage of ideas, traditions and practices that are invoked as they seem applicable.”

From Salon

Related Words

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