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applicable

adjective

/ˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/

Meaning

Relevant or appropriate in a particular situation.

relevant or suitable to be applied in a situation

This rule is applicable to eye care too.

The rules are not applicable in this case.

relevant, appropriate, suitable, fitting, pertinent, related

Entry 1

relevant, appropriate, suitable, fitting, pertinent, related

Entry 2

relevant, suitable, appropriate, pertinent, fitting

irrelevant, unrelated, inappropriate, unsuitable, inapplicable, immaterial

Entry 1

irrelevant, unrelated, inappropriate, unsuitable, inapplicable, immaterial

Entry 2

irrelevant, unsuitable, inappropriate

applicable law, applicable rules, generally applicable

Not suitable or safe for people to live in.

Effective in producing the desired result.

Able to be used, obtained, or accessed.

cowardly or unfaithful to duty

lacking the power, skill, or means to do something

failing to persuade or impress; not believable or credible