Definitions

applicable

[ap-li-kuh-buhl, uh-plik-uh-] / ˈæp lɪ kə bəl, əˈplɪk ə- /

ADJECTIVE

appropriate

Synonyms

STRONGEST

germane pertinent relevant suitable suited useful

WEAK

applicative applicatory apposite apropos apt associable befitting felicitous fit fitting kosher legit material on the button on the nose on-target right on that's the idea that's the ticket to the point to the purpose

Antonyms

STRONGEST

improper inappropriate irrelevant unfitting unsuitable

WEAK

inapplicable

Example Sentences

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The deal includes language that the use of the models will be consistent with civil liberties, constitutional rights and applicable law, the source said.

From Los Angeles Times • May 1, 2026

The Catholic schools also dispute the claim that the law is generally applicable.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 30, 2026

“The transaction complied fully with applicable law. We anticipate an appropriate resolution to the inquiry,” said a company spokesperson.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 27, 2026

It released an 18-page document, external, which stated shoes could not be used unless they were available to "any athletes participating in applicable competitions".

From BBC • Apr. 27, 2026

But it is by far the best tool we have, self-correcting, ongoing, applicable to everything.

From "Cosmos" by Carl Sagan

Vocabulary lists containing applicable

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