ˈaplə̇kəbəl, ˈaplēk-, ˈaˌplik- sometimes əˈplik- or aˈplik- adjective
Etymology: French, from appliquer to apply (from Latin applicare to attach to, devote to) + -able
1. : capable of being applied : having relevance
a basic technique of musical rendition that is applicable to any piece — Virgil Thomson
2. : fit, suitable, or right to be applied : appropriate
prosecuted in any applicable court — U.S. Code
Synonyms: see relevant