applicable

Meanings

• adjective

  suitable to be applied; able to be used

  - "The applicable solution to the problem is simple."
  - "The applicable law in this case is the one that fits best."

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Pronunciation

1. /əˈplɪkəbəl/
   
   
   
   Source: "https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=1749706"

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Antonyms

inapplicable

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Synonyms

appropriate

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with applicable
applicable , hospitalable , compatible , transportable

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Variants

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applicabilities , applicability , applicable

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Etymology

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mid 16th century: from Latin applicare ‘make fit, adapt’, from ad- ‘to’ + applicare, from ap- ‘towards’ + capere ‘take’

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Trivia

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1. The term 'applicable' is derived from the Latin word 'applicare', which means 'to apply' or 'to make fit'.

2. In mathematics, a function is said to be applicable to a given set of inputs if it can be applied to those inputs to produce a result.

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Related Concepts

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1. relevant: Both applicable and relevant refer to the suitability of something for a particular purpose, but applicable refers specifically to the ability to be used or applied, while relevant refers to the importance or bearing on the matter at hand.

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Culture

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The term 'applicable' is commonly used in various fields such as law, science, and technology. In law, it refers to the law or principle that can be applied to a particular case. In science and technology, it refers to the theory or method that can be applied to a specific problem.

How to Memorize "applicable"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a toolbox filled with various tools, and imagine selecting the tool that is most suitable (applicable) for a given task.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'applicable' with the word 'adaptable'. This will help you remember that something that is applicable can be adapted to a specific situation.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Try using the mnemonic 'A Pan Of Apples' to remember the definition of applicable: A Pan Of Apples Is Practical And Necessary.

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