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单词 applicability
释义

applicable

adjective

ap·​pli·​ca·​ble ˈa-pli-kə-bəl How to pronounce applicable (audio)
also
ə-ˈpli-kə- How to pronounce applicable (audio)
: capable of or suitable for being applied : appropriate
statutes applicable to the case
A fee is applicable when a scheduled payment is late.
applicability
ˌa-pli-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē How to pronounce applicable (audio)
 also  ə-ˌpli-kə-
noun

Synonyms

  • actionable
  • applicative
  • applied
  • functional
  • practicable
  • practical
  • serviceable
  • ultrapractical
  • usable
  • useable
  • useful
  • workable
  • working
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Example Sentences

Businesses must comply with all applicable laws. is that information applicable in this case?
Recent Examples on the Web Even if this study were only applicable to medical professionals, COVID-19 is here to stay and Orlando is a popular choice for medical gatherings. Caroline Catherman, Orlando Sentinel, 7 Sep. 2022 Thank you for your cooperation!Due to its limited nature, sales and discounts are not applicable to this item. Dave Clark, The Enquirer, 30 Aug. 2022 Another component of the challenge was that the product or service created needed to be applicable to the university environment. Alex Hulvalchick, Chicago Tribune, 18 Aug. 2022 The Proposed Regulations will be applicable to the estates of decedents dying on or after April 27, 2022. Alan Gassman, Forbes, 11 Aug. 2022 With the 2019 Netflix Agreement, minimum salary and turnaround provisions were applicable to all Netflix productions. Wilson Chapman, Variety, 2 Aug. 2022 But his lessons about how to develop a smarter relationship to clothes are equally applicable to the fast fashion and trend-mania of womenswear. Rachel Tashjian, Harper's BAZAAR, 20 July 2022 Prosecutors argued that's not applicable because Kemp is not being sued but instead is being called as a witness to provide facts for an investigation. CBS News, 25 Aug. 2022 Be Clear About Expectations Members of leadership will often outline the company's doctrines, values and policies in a very formal manner that is not applicable. Expert Panel®, Forbes, 15 Aug. 2022 See More

Word History

Etymology

borrowed from Middle French applicable, applicquable, borrowed from Medieval Latin applicābilis, from Latin applicāre "to bring into contact (with), apply" + -bilis "capable (of acting) or worthy (of being acted upon)" — more at -able

First Known Use

1548, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

applicable

adjective

ap·​pli·​ca·​ble ˈa-pli-kə-bəl How to pronounce applicable (audio)
: capable of being put to use or put into practice
the applicable law

applicability

noun

as in relevance
the fact or state of being pertinent we have to question the applicability of much of the information he has included in his report

Synonyms & Similar Words

Relevance
  • relevance
  • relevancy
  • pertinence
  • connection
  • significance
  • bearing
  • importance
  • suitability
  • appropriateness
  • materiality
  • usefulness
  • aptness
  • fitness
  • rightness
  • suitableness
  • appositeness
  • seemliness
  • fittingness
  • felicitousness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

  • inapplicability
  • irrelevance
  • irrelevancy
  • unsuitability
  • unfitness
  • insignificance
  • inappropriateness
  • infelicity
  • extraneousness
  • meaninglessness
  • inaptness
  • uselessness
  • pointlessness
  • inappositeness
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