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applicable

adjective
uh-PLIK-uh-buhl/əˈplɪkəbəl/

1 meaning of applicable

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  1. 1
    adjective
    Fitting a situation, or able to be used in it.

    Like a key that fits the right lock.

    These safety rules are applicable to every worker on the site.

    The discount is only applicable on weekdays.

    Similarrelevant, pertinent, appropriate, suitable

    Oppositeinapplicable, irrelevant

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Origin

It comes from Old French applicable, which came from Medieval Latin applicabilis.