applicable

Everyday

(formal) Applicable means relevant or able to be used in a particular case; it applies. tree →

In the lessons

A formal word on forms and in rules: «tick the box if applicable», «not applicable (N/A)». In maths, a rule may be applicable to all numbers or only some. Everyday words: «relevant», «that applies».

Examples

• Fill in all the applicable boxes on the form. tree →
• Write N/A, meaning «not applicable», if a question does not fit you. tree →
• This rule is applicable to everyone. tree →
• The discount is applicable only on Mondays. tree →
• Is this method applicable to fractions too? tree →
• Fees are applicable for late books. tree →
• “It is applicable to you,” answered the Linnet; and he flew down, and alighting upon the bank, he told the story of The Devoted Friend. tree →

Note

Said «uh-PLIK-uh-bul» or «AP-lik-uh-bul». Short form on forms: N/A = not applicable. Verb: apply. Opposite: inapplicable.