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APPLICABILITY

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ap⋅pli⋅ca⋅ble

  [ap-li-kuh-buhl, uh-plik-uh-]
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–adjective
applying or capable of being applied; relevant; suitable; appropriate: an applicable rule; a solution that is applicable to the problem.
Origin:
1400–50; < L applic(āre) to apply + -able, or < MF applicable, ML applicābilis; r. late ME appliable

Related forms:
ap⋅pli⋅ca⋅bil⋅i⋅ty, ap⋅pli⋅ca⋅ble⋅ness, noun
ap⋅pli⋅ca⋅bly, adverb

Synonyms:
fitting, proper, germane, pertinent.
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ap·pli·ca·ble   (āp'lĭ-kə-bəl, ə-plĭk'ə-)   
adj.  That can be applied; relevant or appropriate: a rule not applicable in all cases; added the applicable sales tax.
ap'pli·ca·bil'i·ty n., ap'pli·ca·bly adv.
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