applicable
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lɪ Origin:
1400–50; < Latin applic(āre) to apply + -able, or < Middle French applicable, Medieval Latin applicābilis; replacing late Middle English appliable
1400–50; < Latin applic(āre) to apply + -able, or < Middle French applicable, Medieval Latin applicābilis; replacing late Middle English appliable
Related forms
ap·pli·ca·bil·i·ty, ap·pli·ca·ble·ness, noun
ap·pli·ca·bly, adverb
non·ap·pli·ca·bil·i·ty, noun
non·ap·pli·ca·ble, adjective
non·ap·pli·ca·ble·ness, noun
un·ap·pli·ca·bil·i·ty, noun
un·ap·pli·ca·ble, adjective
un·ap·pli·ca·ble·ness, noun
un·ap·pli·ca·bly, adverb
Synonyms
fitting, proper, germane, pertinent.
fitting, proper, germane, pertinent.
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applicable (ˈæplɪkəbəl, əˈplɪkə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| being appropriate or relevant; able to be applied; fitting | |
| applica'bility | |
| —n | |
| 'applicableness | |
| —n | |
| 'applicably | |
| —adv | |
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Word Origin & History
applicable
1560s, "pliable," from L. applicare (see apply). Meaning "capable of being applied" is attested by 1660; earlier in this sense was appliable (1550s). Related: Applicability (1650s).
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Example sentences
The hardware comparison is interesting but not applicable.
Still, speculation about such matters can result in smaller insights that are applicable under real conditions.
But what to do when all our theories are applicable in our solar system and are based on concepts not universally applicable.
The lesson is applicable to anyone who sells; enthusiasm does work.
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