applicable Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite capable of being applied; having relevance
    • gave applicable examples to support her argument

WordNet

Ap"pli*ca*ble adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. aplicable, fr. L. applicare. See Apply.
Definitions
  1. Capable of being applied; fit or suitable to be applied; having relevance; as, this observation is applicable to the case under consideration. -- Ap"pli*ca*ble*ness, n. -- Ap"pli*ca*bly, adv.

Webster 1913