Piaget himself wrote relatively little about the applicability of his theories toeducation.
applicable in British English
(ˈæplɪkəbəl, əˈplɪkə-)
adjective
being appropriate or relevant; able to be applied; fitting
Derived forms
applicability (ˌapplicaˈbility) or applicableness (ˈapplicableness)
noun
applicably (ˈapplicably)
adverb
applicable in American English
(ˈæplɪkəbəl; əˈplɪkəbəl)
adjective
that can be applied; appropriate
SIMILAR WORDS: ˈrelevant
Derived forms
applicability (ˌapplicaˈbility) (ˈæplɪkəˈbɪləti)
noun
Word origin
ML applicabilis: see apply & -able
Examples of 'applicable' in a sentence
applicable
It said that all vehicles under investigation complied with applicable safety standards.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Fare shown is per person based on double occupancy and includes all applicable discounts.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
They will not be limited to certain settings but will be applicable to all situations.
Christianity Today (2000)
This solution continues to be the applicable law in these matters.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
The "logic" underlying the sacred cosmos is taken for granted because it is equally applicable to different social situations.
Greeley, Andrew M. Sociology and Religion: A Collection of Readings (1995)
That is internationally and universally applicable.
Herman Melville Moby Dick (1901)
Offer not applicable to delivery charges.
The Sun (2012)
Fare includes all applicable discounts, is capacity controlled and may be withdrawn at any time.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
Where applicable, charges are per unit per night.
The Sun (2013)
The Bill does not affect the content of the applicable law in such contexts.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
An early redemption charge is applicable for the three-year term.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
All of these rulings now form a body of case law applicable throughout Europe.
Times, Sunday Times (2011)
It would be dangerous to try and suggest a universally applicable formula given the many statutory and other liabilities and obligations which could exist.
Times, Sunday Times (2013)
Some have shown considerable promise in specific product fields and under particular circumstances, but none has been universally applicable.
Tom Cannon Basic Marketing. Principles and Practice (1986)
The Interserve export story is equally applicable to the diminishing band of British consulting engineers.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Your problem is certain individuals who're seeking a single, universally applicable and lasting solution.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
What's the catch An early redemption charge is applicable for the first five years.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
It insisted it had'always acted in compliance with applicable laws '.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
The focus is entirely on the American food industry, but the lessons are universally applicable.
Times, Sunday Times (2010)
But each is equally applicable to producing and handling information, that is, to most clerical work.
Peter F. Drucker MANAGEMENT: task, responsibilities, practices (1974)
It may be difficult to justify what they do for the benefit of wider society, but that's equally applicable to most jobs.
Times, Sunday Times (2012)
Ordinarily you'd regard such focus on the past as futile, but the resulting insights are riveting and applicable to other equally complex situations.
Times, Sunday Times (2008)
As for most of the others, if guilty of excesses, they should be voted out of office and criminal charges brought where applicable.
Times, Sunday Times (2009)
In other languages
applicable
British English: applicable ADJECTIVE
Something that is applicable to a particular situation is relevant to it or can be applied to it.
What is a reasonable standard for one family is not applicable for another.
American English: applicable
Brazilian Portuguese: aplicável
Chinese: 适用的
European Spanish: aplicable
French: applicable
German: anwendbar
Italian: applicabile
Japanese: 当てはまる
Korean: 적용 가능한
European Portuguese: aplicável
Latin American Spanish: aplicable
Chinese translation of 'applicable'
applicable
(əˈplɪkəbl)
adj
(= relevant)
applicable (to)适(適)用于(於) (shìyòng yú)
if/where applicable如果适(適)用 (rúguǒ shìyòng)
(adjective)
Definition
appropriate or relevant
What is reasonable for one family is not applicable for another.
Synonyms
appropriate
It is appropriate that Irish names dominate the list.
fitting
The President's address was a fitting end to the campaign.
fit
You're not fit to be in charge of this company.
suited
useful
suitable
She had no other dress suitable for the occasion.
relevant
Make sure you enclose all the relevant certificates.
to the point
The description he gave was brief and to the point.
apt
The words of this report are as apt today as they were in 1929.
pertinent
She had asked some pertinent questions.
befitting
apposite
Recent events have made his central theme even more apposite.
apropos
Having scarcely joined in the conversation before, it was not apropos to do it now.
germane
the suppression of documents which were germane to the case
to the purpose
Opposites
wrong
,
irrelevant
,
inappropriate
,
unsuitable
,
inapplicable
Additional synonyms
in the sense of apposite
Definition
suitable or appropriate
Recent events have made his central theme even more apposite.
Synonyms
appropriate,
fitting,
suited,
suitable,
relevant,
proper,
to the point,
apt,
applicable,
pertinent,
befitting,
apropos,
germane,
to the purpose,
appertaining
in the sense of apropos
Definition
appropriate
Having scarcely joined in the conversation before, it was not apropos to do it now.
Synonyms
appropriate,
right,
seemly,
fitting,
fit,
related,
correct,
belonging,
suitable,
relevant,
proper,
to the point,
apt,
applicable,
pertinent,
befitting,
apposite,
opportune (formal),
germane,
to the purpose,
meet (archaic)
in the sense of apt
Definition
suitable or appropriate
The words of this report are as apt today as they were in 1929.