APPLICABLE

applicable

(adjective) capable of being applied; having relevance; “gave applicable examples to support her argument”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

applicable (comparative more applicable, superlative most applicable)

suitable for application, relevant

Synonyms

• appropriate; See also suitable or pertinent

Antonyms

• inapplicable

Source: Wiktionary


Ap"pli*ca*ble, a. Etym: [Cf. F. aplicable, fr. L. applicare. See Apply.]

Definition: Capable of being applied; fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance; as, this observation is applicable to the case under consideration.

– Ap"pli*ca*ble*ness, n.

– Ap"pli*ca*bly, adv.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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