51Թ

Advertisement

Advertisement

View synonyms for

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: , , , , , , , , , , , ,


applicable

/ əˈplɪkə-, ˈæplɪkəbəl /

adjective

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

“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
Discover More

Other 51Թ Forms

  • applicability noun
  • applicableness noun
  • applicably adverb
  • nonapplicable adjective
  • nonapplicableness noun
  • unapplicable adjective
  • unapplicableness noun
  • unapplicably adverb
  • ˌˈٲ noun
  • ˈ adverb
Discover More

51Թ History and Origins

Origin of applicable1

First recorded in 1400–50; from Latin () “t apply ” + -able, or from Middle French applicable, Medieval Latin ; replacing late Middle English appliable
Discover More

Example Sentences

Examples have not been reviewed.

She said some of Iran's nuclear activities would be applicable to developing a bomb, but US intelligence agencies had assessed that Iran was not engaged in key weaponization work.

From

Here was the framework by which the Nazis attacked modernists not just as purveyors of low-quality creations, but also as perverted, dangerous and, whenever applicable, racially inferior.

From

When asked whether healthy pregnant women and healthy children can still get vaccinated at its pharmacies, Walgreens said its teams operate “in full compliance with applicable laws.”

From

"All our products are safe to enjoy and meet the high standards and applicable regulations set by food safety authorities around the world, and that's something we will never compromise on."

From

The diplomatic cable also said the state department was preparing for an "expansion of required social media screening and vetting" applicable to all student visa applications.

From

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement

Advertisement


applicabilityapplicant