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applicable adj.
germane adj.
pertinent adj.

ADJECTIVE

applicable

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germane pertinent relevant suitable suited useful

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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

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improper inappropriate irrelevant unfitting unsuitable

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inapplicable

ADJECTIVE

germane

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applicable apropos apt pertinent relevant

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ad rem akin allied applicative applicatory apposite cognate connected fitting kindred kosher legit material on the button on the nose on-target proper related relating right on suitable that's the ticket to the point

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inappropriate irrelevant unsuitable

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improper unfitting unrelated

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pertinent

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admissible applicable appropriate germane opportune related

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ad rem apposite apropos apt connected fit fitting kosher legit material on the button on the nose on-target pat pertaining proper right on to the point

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improper inapplicable inappropriate irrelevant unfitting unrelated unsuitable

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to the purpose

Mr. Sabet argues that this runs counter to the purpose of the law, which was to help patients with life-threatening diseases, and could result in negative consequences and stop people from using proven therapies.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 17, 2026

Apps dedicated to the purpose have popped up, which combine with Citizen, Nextdoor, X and other platforms to create a firehose of unverified, user-generated information about federal movements and operations.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jun. 14, 2025

"There are different parental views as to the purpose of nurseries and the role of staff within them," said Prof Winter.

From BBC ● May 26, 2025

“This bill gives Iowans additional privacy protections while allowing the Auditor to continue accessing information relevant to the purpose of the audit,” he added.

From Seattle Times ● Jun. 30, 2023

“I never read one more to the purpose, certainly.”

From "Emma" by Jane Austen

to the purpose

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