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applicable

🇬🇧 UK/'æplikәbl/🇺🇸 US
GREA1

Definitions

adj.

Relevant or suitable to a particular situation; able to be applied.

适用的;合适的

🧩 Root Breakdown

Root-derived
apto, toward
+
plicfold, bend, involve
+
ablecapable of, worthy of
=applicable

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    These historical photographs are applicable to understanding twentieth century cultural changes.

  • 2.

    The new regulations are applicable to all employees working for the corporation.

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