Transcription
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-li-kuh-buh l, uh-plik-uh-]
- /ˈæp lɪ kə bəl, əˈplɪk ə-/
- /əˈplɪk.ə.bl̩/
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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
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- [ap-li-kuh-buh l, uh-plik-uh-]
- /ˈæp lɪ kə bəl, əˈplɪk ə-/
Definitions of applicable word
- adjective applicable Something that is applicable to a particular situation is relevant to it or can be applied to it. 3
- adjective applicable being appropriate or relevant; able to be applied; fitting 3
- adjective applicable that can be applied; appropriate 3
- adjective applicable applying or capable of being applied; relevant; suitable; appropriate: an applicable rule; a solution that is applicable to the problem. 1
- noun applicable Relevant or appropriate. 1
- adjective applicable relevant 1
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Origin of applicable
First appearance:
before 1400 One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; < Latin applic(āre) to apply + -able, or < Middle French applicable, Medieval Latin applicābilis; replacing late Middle English appliable
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Parts of speech for Applicable
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
applicable popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for applicable
adj applicable
- relevant — bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent: a relevant remark.
- pertinent — pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: pertinent details.
- germane — closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent: Please keep your statements germane to the issue.
- suited — appropriate: She is suited to such a job.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
adjective applicable
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
- valid — sound; just; well-founded: a valid reason.
- related — associated; connected.
Antonyms for applicable
adj applicable
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- irrelevant — not relevant; not applicable or pertinent: His lectures often stray to interesting but irrelevant subjects.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- inapplicable — not applicable; unsuitable.
- improper — not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
adjective applicable
- unrelated — associated; connected.
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