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applicability

ap·pli·ca·ble
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [ap-li-kuh-buh l, uh-plik-uh-]
    • /ˈæp lɪ kə bəl, əˈplɪk ə-/
    • /əˌplɪk.əˈbɪl.ɪ.ti/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ap-li-kuh-buh l, uh-plik-uh-]
    • /ˈæp lɪ kə bəl, əˈplɪk ə-/

Definitions of applicability word

  • adjective applicability applying or capable of being applied; relevant; suitable; appropriate: an applicable rule; a solution that is applicable to the problem. 1
  • noun applicability The degree to which a thing is applicable; relevancy. 1
  • noun applicability relevance 1
  • noun applicability practicality 1
See all 4 definitions of applicability

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Origin of applicability

First appearance:

before 1400
One of the 24% oldest English words
1400-50; < Latin applic(āre) to apply + -able, or < Middle French applicable, Medieval Latin applicābilis; replacing late Middle English appliable

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Parts of speech for Applicability

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Applicability

applicability popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for applicability

noun applicability

  • appropriateness — suitable or fitting for a particular purpose, person, occasion, etc.: an appropriate example; an appropriate dress.
  • pertinence — pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: pertinent details.
  • relevancy — the condition of being relevant, or connected with the matter at hand: Some traditional institutions of the media lack relevance in this digital age.
  • bearing — Someone's bearing is the way in which they move or stand.
  • materiality — material nature or quality.
All 9 Synonyms of applicability

Top questions with applicability

  • what is applicability?
  • what does applicability mean?

Related words

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    Something that is applicable to a particular situation is relevant to it or can be applied to it.

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    (legal) immunity from the local laws of a certain area, especially due to diplomatic negotiation.

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    a movement in America, chiefly in the early part of the 20th century, stressing the social teachings of Jesus and their applicability to public life.

  • universality

    the character or state of being universal; existence or prevalence everywhere.
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