Definitions for applicable
ˈæp lɪ kə bəl, əˈplɪk ə-ap·pli·ca·ble

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:3.5 / 2 votes

1. applicableadjective

   capable of being applied; having relevance

   "gave applicable examples to support her argument"

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 4 votes

1. applicableadjective

   Suitable for application; relevant.

2. Etymology: From applicabilis.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Applicableadjective

   That which may be applied, as properly relating to something.

   Etymology: from apply.

   What he says of the portrait of any particular person is applicable to poetry. In the character, there is a better or worse likeness; the better is a panegyrick, and the worse a libel. John Dryden, Dufresnoy, Preface.

   It were happy for us, if this complaint were applicable only to the heathen world. John Rogers.

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1. applicable

   Applicable refers to something that is relevant, suitable, or appropriate to a particular situation or circumstance. It describes things that can be applied, used, or implemented effectively within a given context.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Applicableadjective

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

2. Etymology: [Cf. F. aplicable, fr. L. applicare. See Apply.]

Editors ContributionRate this definition:1.0 / 1 vote

1. applicable

   Relevant.

   The maternity pay is applicable only to women who are pregnant.

   
   

   Submitted by MaryC on March 10, 2020  

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'applicable' in Adjectives Frequency: #797

How to pronounce applicable?

1. Alex

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   David

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   Mark

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   Daniel

   British

   Libby

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   Mia

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   Karen

   Australian

   Hayley

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   Natasha

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   Veena

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   Priya

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   Neerja

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   Zira

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   Oliver

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   Wendy

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   Fred

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   Tessa

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How to say applicable in sign language?

Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of applicable in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of applicable in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of applicable in a Sentence

1. Gregory Morvillo:

   We have a fundamental disagreement with the SEC as to materiality, not just as applicable to the facts in this case, but as a matter of law.

2. Judge Daniel Collins:

   California’s forced closure of their private schools implicates a right that has long been considered fundamental under the applicable caselaw—the right of parents to control their children’s education and to choose their children’s educational forum.

3. Richard Neal:

   We're talking to counsel. But remember that ours is a policy issue at the federal level, so far, the attorneys have been pretty clear that they don't think that it's applicable in the manner currently being discussed, because we are basing our request on ... federal law.

4. Tata Sons:

   We take strict action against sellers in case they are found to be selling any product in contravention with applicable laws, including listing of unsafe or non-compliant products, as customer safety is a top priority.

5. Stuart Jones:

   The Treasury Department is imposing new sanctions on Iranian defense officials, an Iranian entity, and a China-based network that supplied missile-applicable items to a key Iranian defense entity.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=applicable
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Applicable
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=applicable
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/applicable