CEFR B1

applicable

adjective

Meaning

Suitable or relevant for a particular situation or purpose.

Examples

This rule is applicable to all new members.
The discount is applicable only on weekdays.

Synonyms: fitting, suitable, relevant, appropriate, pertinent

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applicable (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /əˈplɪkəbəl/

Definition

Suitable or relevant for a particular situation or purpose.

Examples

This rule is applicable to all new members.
The discount is applicable only on weekdays.
His advice was not directly applicable to my problem.

How to Use applicable

applicable to (prepositional phrase): Relevant or suitable for someone or something. — "This law is applicable to all citizens."

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