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The mark of a mature, psychologically healthy mind is indeed the ability to live with uncertainty and ambiguity, but only as much as there really is. Uncertainty is no virtue when the facts are clear, and ambiguity is mere obfuscation when more precise terms are applicable.
Julian Baggini

Meaning of "applicable" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF APPLICABLE

applicable  [ˈæplɪkəbəl] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF APPLICABLE

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Applicable is an adjective.
The adjective is the word that accompanies the noun to determine or qualify it.

WHAT DOES APPLICABLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of applicable in the English dictionary

The definition of applicable in the dictionary is being appropriate or relevant; able to be applied; fitting.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH APPLICABLE


amicable
ˈæmɪkəbəl
breakable
ˈbreɪkəbəl
clickable
ˈklɪkəbəl
communicable
kəˈmjuːnɪkəbəl
despicable
dɪˈspɪkəbəl
explicable
ˈɛksplɪkəbəl
inapplicable
ɪnˈæplɪkəbəl
inexplicable
ˌɪnɪkˈsplɪkəbəl
likable
ˈlaɪkəbəl
likeable
ˈlaɪkəbəl
masticable
ˈmæstɪkəbəl
multiplicable
ˌmʌltɪˈplɪkəbəl
practicable
ˈpræktɪkəbəl
replicable
ˈreplɪkəbəl
unapplicable
ˌʌnəˈplɪkəbəl
unbreakable
ʌnˈbreɪkəbəl
unlikable
ʌnˈlaɪkəbəl
unlikeable
ʌnˈlaɪkəbəl
unmistakable
ˌʌnmɪsˈteɪkəbəl
unmistakeable
ˌʌnmɪsˈteɪkəbəl

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE APPLICABLE

appliable
appliance
applicability
applicableness
applicant
applicate
application
application development
application form
application program
application software
applications package
applications program
applicative
applicatively
applicator
applicatory
applied
applied arts
applied psychology

WORDS THAT END LIKE APPLICABLE

able
allocable
brake cable
cable
coaxial cable
duplicable
educable
extension cable
impeccable
implacable
incommunicable
ineradicable
inextricable
irrevocable
jumper cable
placable
power cable
predicable
revocable
transmission cable
vocable

Synonyms and antonyms of applicable in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

SYNONYMS OF «APPLICABLE»

The following words have a similar or identical meaning as «applicable» and belong to the same grammatical category.
synonyms of applicable

Translation of «applicable» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF APPLICABLE

Find out the translation of applicable to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of applicable from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «applicable» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

适用的
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

aplicable
570 millions of speakers

English

applicable
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

लागू
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ينطبق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

применимо
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

aplicável
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

প্রযোজ্য
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

applicable
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Terpakai
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

anwendbar
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

当てはまる
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

적용 가능한
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Ditrapake
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

áp dụng
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பொருந்தும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

लागू
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

uygulanabilir
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

applicabile
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dotyczy
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

застосовно
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

aplicabil
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

εφαρμόζεται
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

toepassing
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

tillämpligt
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

aktuelt
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of applicable

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «APPLICABLE»

The term «applicable» is very widely used and occupies the 4.562 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «APPLICABLE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about applicable

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10 QUOTES WITH «APPLICABLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word applicable.
1
Samuel Alito
I have been committed to carrying out my duties... in accordance with both the letter and spirit of all applicable rules of ethics and canons of conduct.
2
Julian Baggini
The mark of a mature, psychologically healthy mind is indeed the ability to live with uncertainty and ambiguity, but only as much as there really is. Uncertainty is no virtue when the facts are clear, and ambiguity is mere obfuscation when more precise terms are applicable.
3
Fredrik Bajer
There is one criticism which cannot be leveled at interparliamentary conferences but which is applicable to a great extent to peace congresses: the meetings waste time.
4
Benjamin N. Cardozo
The rules and principles of case law have never been treated as final truths but as working hypotheses, continually retested in those great laboratories of the law, the courts of justice. Every new case is an experiment, and if the accepted rule which seems applicable yields a result which is felt to be unjust, the rule is reconsidered.
5
Chris Carter
Learning to fly an airplane taught me a way of thinking, an approach to problem-solving that was applicable and effective. Pilots are very methodical and meticulous, and artists tend not to be.
6
Judy Collins
Recovering from the suicide of a loved one, you need all the help you can get, so I very much recommend a meditation program. The whole picture of how to recover from this has to do with body, mind, and spirit. That's applicable to any kind of depression.
7
Richard Curtis
Laboratories can reduce risk by implementing a proven and internationally accepted quality assurance technology that is applicable across the globe.
8
Jonathan Dee
There's no path to being a writer that's applicable to everyone. Some young writers have the fortitude to work in a vacuum. For me, it was important to have some sense that my failures weren't unique.
9
Paul Dirac
The methods of theoretical physics should be applicable to all those branches of thought in which the essential features are expressible with numbers.
10
Tony Fadell
People buy products, and they want to understand what those things are and how they are applicable to their life.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «APPLICABLE»

Discover the use of applicable in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to applicable and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Rome I Regulation: The Law Applicable to Contractual ...
The most important features of this instrument are outlined and discussed in this book, which is a product of the conference "The Rome I Regulation," held in Verona in March 2009, and attended by legal experts from Europe and beyond.
Franco Ferrari, Stefan Leible, 2009
2
Applicable Differential Geometry
An introduction to geometrical topics used in applied mathematics and theoretical physics.
M. Crampin, F. A. E. Pirani, 1986
3
Law Applicable to Copyright: A Comparison of the ALI and ...
This book discusses the problems of applicable law in international copyright infringement cases and examines the solutions proposed to them in the recent projects by the American Law Institute (ALI) and the European Max Planck Group for ...
Rita Matulionyte, 2011
4
Applicable Law in International Investment Disputes
This book gives a comprehensive overview of all relevant aspects of the issue of applicable substantive law in the context of investor/State arbitration.
Taida Begic, 2005
5
San Remo Manual on International Law Applicable to Armed ...
Unique contemporary restatement of the law of war at sea, with explanation providing expert commentary.
Louise Doswald-Beck, 1995
6
Tallinn Manual on the International Law Applicable to Cyber ...
The result of a three-year project, this manual addresses the entire spectrum of international legal issues raised by cyber warfare.
Michael N. Schmitt, 2013
7
The Rome II Regulation on the Law Applicable to ...
This book contains analysis of the Regulation by 15 experts from Europe and North America. It examines the core concepts and assesses the likely impact of the Regulation on claims for tort and unjust enrichment.
John Ahern, William Binchy, 2009
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Applicable Algebra, Error-Correcting Codes, Combinatorics ...
This volume contains the proceedings of the 4th International Conference on Applicable Algebra, Error-Correcting Codes, Combinatorics and Computer Algebra (AAECC-4), held in Karlsruhe, 23-26 September, 1986.
Thomas Beth, Michael Clausen, 1988
9
Implementing Humanitarian Law Applicable in Armed Conflicts: ...
Contents.
Lauri Hannikainen, Raijka Hanski, Allan Rosas, 1992
10
Liability Rules Applicable to International Air ...
Law clerks, students and teachers.
George N. Tompkins, 2010

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «APPLICABLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term applicable is used in the context of the following news items.
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Undistributed 'reserves' of public company: new tax will not be …
... percent on undistributed "reserves" of a Public Company, introduced through Finance Act 2015, would not be applicable on scheduled bank, ... «Business Recorder, Jul 15»
2
Full Match Review Panel statement: round 14
The player has no applicable bad record. An early plea enables the player to accept a $1000 sanction. Travis Varcoe, Collingwood, has been ... «AFL.com.au, Jul 15»
3
Mindef's dress code applicable to all, not just journalists
The Defence Ministry's corporate communication unit says if a visitor is found to have violated the dress code, he or she will be denied entry ... «The Rakyat Post, Jul 15»
4
Sixth Circuit Holds National Labor Relations Act Applicable to Indian …
Weighing in on a hotly contested issue, a panel of the Sixth Circuit has found that federal labor law applies to Indian tribes' casinos, ... «JD Supra, Jul 15»
5
Which Income Tax Return Form to E-File
Before discussing the ITR forms applicable to you, it is worthwhile to understand what an assessment year is. This year you will be filing your ... «NDTV, Jul 15»
6
5 Additional Texas Counties Applicable For Federal Disaster …
AUSTIN (CBSDFW.COM) – Due to the severe storms, tornadoes, straight-line winds and flooding that has occurred in Texas over the last ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
7
Issue Selection and the Applicable Standard of Review
Counsel for a proposed appellant must consider the applicable standard of review in deciding whether to pursue an appeal, what issues to ... «New York Law Journal, Jun 15»
8
Letter: Lesson from Proverbs applicable today
I appreciate the provocative article by Gene Rainey (June 7), especially his treatment of Proverbs 31. He characterizes the men (husbands) of ... «Asheville Citizen-Times, Jun 15»
9
AIIB 'non-sovereign' clause not applicable to Taiwan: MAC
TAIPEI, Taiwan -- The Mainland Affairs Council (MAC) yesterday stated that "self-belittling" had occurred when political commentators weighed ... «China Post, Jun 15»
10
Expense Disallowance Discriminatory When Not Applicable To …
The non-discrimination obligation relating to expense deduction is not applicable when Article 9(1) of the Japan Treaty applies. Article 9(1) ... «Mondaq News Alerts, Jun 15»

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