applicable

adjective
UK: /əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/
US: /əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/

  1. Relevant or appropriate to a particular situation.

    1. This rule is applicable to all students here. [ ] [ ]
    2. The discount is only applicable if you book before July, so don't delay! [ ] [ ]

  2. Able to be applied or put to practical use.

    1. The new law is applicable from next year. [ ] [ ]
    2. Is this knowledge applicable to your current job position in the company? [ ] [ ]

Synonyms

relevant appropriate suitable fitting pertinent germane

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "applicable" in English means: Relevant or appropriate to a particular situation., Able to be applied or put to practical use..

The phonetic transcription of "applicable" is /əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/ in British English and /əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "applicable": relevant, appropriate, suitable, fitting, pertinent, germane.

Example usage of "applicable": "This rule is applicable to all students here.". More examples on the page.