B2adjectiveformallawacademic
US/əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/
UK/əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/
relevant to a particular person or situation, or able to be used there
In context
This rule is only applicable to new employees.
Delete the answers that are not applicable to you.
The same method is applicable in many other fields.
Words that go with applicable
adjective + preposition
- applicable toThe discount is applicable to all items.
adverb + adjective
- generally applicableThese principles are generally applicable.
- directly applicableThe findings are directly applicable to schools.
- universally applicableNo single method is universally applicable.
- widely applicableThe technique is widely applicable.
adjective + noun
- applicable lawThe contract is governed by applicable law.
- applicable feePay the applicable fee online.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
applicable forCorrect: applicable to