applicable
pronunciation
How to pronounce applicable in British English:
UK [əˈplɪkəbl , ˈæplɪkəbl]
How to pronounce applicable in American English:
US [ˈæplɪkəbl , əˈplɪkəbl]
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- Adjective:
- capable of being applied; having relevance
- readily applicable or practical
Word Origin
- applicable (adj.)
- 1560s, "pliable," with -able + Latin applicare (see apply). Meaning "capable of being applied" is from 1650s; earlier in this sense was appliable (mid-15c.).
Example
- 1. Many of these goals are equally applicable to cyberspace .
- 2. Display your expertise where applicable .
- 3. But her advice is certainly applicable today .
- 4. That you are eager to relocate to their city ( if applicable )
- 5. It is also applicable in the society nowadays .