Applicable Definition

[adj] readily applicable or practical
[adj] capable of being applied; having relevance; "gave applicable examples to support her argument"

Synonyms

applicative, applicatory, practical, relevant

Related Terms

a propos, actionable, ad rem, adapted, admissible, appertaining, appliable, applying, apposite, appropriate, apropos, apt, authorized, becoming, befitting, belonging, compatible, competent, compliant, congenial, connective, constitutional, correct, doveta

Misc. Definitions

\Ap"pli*ca*ble\, a. [Cf. F. aplicable, fr. L. applicare. See {Apply}.] Capable of being applied; fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance; as, this observation is applicable to the case under consideration. -- {Ap"pli*ca*ble*ness}, n. -- {Ap"pli*ca*bly}, adv.