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Use the rule only when it is applicable.
What does Applicable mean?
Applicable means useful or relevant in a situation.
Dictionary definition
Relevant or able to be used in a particular situation.
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Applicable in a sentence
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The advice was applicable to our project.
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The teacher asked students to choose evidence that was applicable to the question.
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What does applicable mean?
Applicable describes something that can be used or is relevant in a particular situation.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to applicable?
Relevant is close in meaning to applicable in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of applicable?
Irrelevant contrasts with applicable in this dictionary entry.
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Applicable
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ap · li · kuh · bul · strongest beat: ap
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WordApplicable.
Partadjective.
MeaningApplicable means useful or relevant in a situation.
ExampleExample: Use the rule only when it is applicable.
Word breakdown
4 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ap · li · kuh · bul
- Strongest beat
- ap
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ap.
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Synonyms
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Antonyms
Opposite words
irrelevantUse when something does not connect to the topic.
unsuitableUse when something does not fit the situation.
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Word family
Applicable word family
Base word
applicable
noun
applicability
The quality of being relevant or usable.
verb
apply
To use something in a situation.
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Hint for students
Applicable means useful or relevant in a situation.
Common mix-up
Applicable is not the same as irrelevant. Applicable means applicable means useful or relevant in a situation.
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Read this model sentence: The advice was applicable to our project. Clue words: advice, project. Underline clue words that show why applicable fits instead of irrelevant. Now write one new sentence that shows applicable without using the word applicable. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show applicable?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The advice was applicable to our project." Why does applicable fit better than irrelevant?
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