Applicable

B2 13+

Pronunciation: /əˈplɪkəbəl/

Definitions of applicable

adjective describing or relating to something that is suitable or relevant to a particular situation

Example Sentences

A1 This rule is not applicable to our situation.

A2 The new guidelines are applicable to all employees.

B1 The training program is applicable to staff members in all departments.

B2 The discount code is only applicable for online purchases.

C1 The law is applicable to all citizens regardless of their background.

C2 The policy is applicable to all branches of the company worldwide.

adverb in a way that is suitable or relevant to a particular situation

Example Sentences

A1 The rules are applicable to everyone in the class.

A2 The discount code is only applicable for online purchases.

B1 The new policy is applicable to all employees within the company.

B2 The guidelines provided are applicable to various industries.

C1 The principles of physics are applicable in many real-world scenarios.

C2 The research findings are applicable across different cultural contexts.

Examples of applicable in a Sentence

formal The new policy is only applicable to employees working in the finance department.

informal This rule only applies to people in the finance department.

slang That new law is only for those finance folks.

figurative The concept of time management is applicable to all aspects of our lives.

Grammatical Forms of applicable

past tense

applied

plural

applicables

comparative

more applicable

superlative

most applicable

present tense

apply

future tense

will apply

perfect tense

has applied

continuous tense

is applying

singular

applicable

positive degree

applicable

infinitive

to apply

gerund

applying

participle

applied

Origin and Evolution of applicable

First Known Use: 0015 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'applicable' originated from the Latin word 'applicabilis', which is derived from the verb 'applicare' meaning 'to apply'.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'applicable' has retained its original meaning of being suitable or relevant for a particular purpose, but it has also expanded to encompass a broader range of contexts and applications.