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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

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

Having an untidy or disheveled appearance.

Self-evident or unquestionable. Obviously true and therefore not needing to be proved.

Generally considered or believed to be something, often based on reputation rather than certainty.

Complicated, difficult to solve or full of knots.

Existing from birth; inborn; natural rather than learned.