applicable

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Adjective applicable has 2 senses

applicable - capable of being applied; having relevance; "gave applicable examples to support her argument"
Antonym: irrelevant (indirect, via relevant)
applicable, applicative, applicatory - readily applicable or practical
Antonym: impractical (indirect, via practical)

Definitions from the Web

Applicable

Definition:

Adjective

1. Capable of being applied or put into practice; relevant or suitable for a particular purpose or situation.

2. Able to be applied or used in a legal context.

Senses:

Sense 1: Relevant or suitable for a particular purpose or situation.

Example sentences:

This policy is not applicable to employees hired before January 1st.
These guidelines are only applicable to businesses with more than 50 employees.

Sense 2: Able to be applied or used in a legal context.

Example sentences:

The court decided that this precedent is applicable to the current case.
He cited an applicable statute in support of his argument.

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