Applicable Meaning in English
word
ˈæpɫəkəbəɫ
AP-li-kuh-buhl
ɐplˈɪkəbəl
uh-PLIK-uh-buhl
Definition
Describes something that is relevant or can be used in a particular situation, rule, or case.
Usage & Nuances
Usually formal or technical contexts, often found in rules, laws, or instructions. Common collocations: 'applicable laws', 'applicable fees', 'not applicable' (when something does not relate or is irrelevant). Avoid using 'applicable' in casual speech.
Spanish: aplicablePortuguese (BR): aplicávelPortuguese (PT): aplicávelChinese (Simplified): 适用的Chinese (Traditional): 適用的Hindi: लागूArabic: قابل للتطبيقBengali: প্রযোজ্যRussian: применимый - действующийJapanese: 適用される - 該当するVietnamese: áp dụng được - phù hợpKorean: 적용 가능한Turkish: uygulanabilirUrdu: لاگوIndonesian: berlaku
Example Sentences
This rule is applicable to everyone in the company.
basic
Please pay any applicable fees at the counter.
basic
Discounts are applicable only to selected items.
basic
That's not applicable in this situation.
natural
Let me know if these instructions are applicable to your project.
natural
The new tax is only applicable starting next year.
natural