applicable

Intermediate

/əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/

adjective
affecting or relating to someone or something

applicable in a sentence

  • “Much of the form was not applicable to me.”
  • “The company will help with moving expenses where applicable.”
  • “This part of the law is only applicable to companies employing more than five people.”
  • “In the section headed 'Previous employment ', I wrote ' Not applicable '.”

What does “applicable” mean?

applicable (adjective) means affecting or relating to someone or something. It is pronounced /əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/. Vocaby pairs the definition with audio and real example sentences so the word is easy to remember — and brings it back for review right before you'd forget it.

Frequently asked questions

What does "applicable" mean?
applicable (adjective) means: affecting or relating to someone or something
How do you pronounce "applicable"?
"applicable" is pronounced /əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/ in IPA. You can tap to hear it spoken aloud in the Vocaby app.
How do you use "applicable" in a sentence?
Here is "applicable" used in a sentence: Much of the form was not applicable to me.

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