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APPLICABLE Synonyms

There are 19 synonyms of the word applicable. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word applicable. (close relations)

Best Alternative Words for APPLICABLE

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appropriate
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• suitable for a particular person or place or condition etc

adjective satellite

• meant or adapted for an occasion or use

verb

• give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

• take possession of by force, as after an invasion

acceptable
adjectiveadj
adjective

• worthy of acceptance or satisfactory

adjective satellite

• judged to be in conformity with approved usage

• meeting requirements

• adequate for the purpose

apposite
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

apropos
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• of an appropriate or pertinent nature

adverb

• at an opportune time

• introducing a different topic

apt
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to') naturally disposed toward

• at risk of or subject to experiencing something usually unpleasant

• mentally quick and resourceful

• being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

befitting
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• appropriate to

congruous
adjectiveadj
adjective

• corresponding in character or kind

adjective satellite

• suitable or appropriate together

connected
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective

• joined or linked together

adjective satellite

• being joined in close association

• wired together to an alarm system

• plugged in

• stored in, controlled by, or in direct communication with a central computer

fit
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
adjective

• meeting adequate standards for a purpose

• physically and mentally sound or healthy

noun

• a display of bad temper

• a sudden uncontrollable attack

• the manner in which something fits

• a sudden flurry of activity (often for no obvious reason)

adjective satellite

• (usually followed by `to' or `for') on the point of or strongly disposed

verb

• be agreeable or acceptable to

• be the right size or shape; fit correctly or as desired

• make fit

• insert or adjust several objects or people

• be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

• conform to some shape or size

• provide with (something) usually for a specific purpose

• fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

• make correspond or harmonize

fitting
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
noun

• making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

• a small and often standardized accessory to a larger system

• (usually in the plural) furnishings and equipment (especially for a ship or hotel)

• putting clothes on to see whether they fit

adjective satellite

• in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

• being precisely fitting and right

germane
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• relevant and appropriate

material
noun, adjectiven, adj
adjective

• derived from or composed of matter

• directly relevant to a matter especially a law case

• having material or physical form or substance

• having substance or capable of being treated as fact; not imaginary

noun

• the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

• information (data or ideas or observations) that can be used or reworked into a finished form

• artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

• things needed for doing or making something

• a person judged suitable for admission or employment

adjective satellite

• concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

• concerned with or affecting physical as distinct from intellectual or psychological well-being

meet
verbv
noun

• a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

adjective satellite

• being precisely fitting and right

verb

• come together

• get together socially or for a specific purpose

• be adjacent or come together

• fill, satisfy or meet a want or need or condition or restriction

• collect in one place

• get to know; get acquainted with

• meet by design; be present at the arrival of

• contend against an opponent in a sport, game, or battle

• experience as a reaction

• undergo or suffer

• be in direct physical contact with; make contact

pertinent
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• having precise or logical relevance to the matter at hand

• being of striking appropriateness and pertinence

proper
adjectiveadj
adjective

• marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

adjective satellite

• having all the qualities typical of the thing specified

• limited to the thing specified

• appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs

relevant
adjectiveadj
adjective

• having a bearing on or connection with the subject at issue

right
adverb, noun, adjectiveadv, n, adj
adjective

• being or located on or directed toward the side of the body to the east when facing north

• free from error; especially conforming to fact or truth

• in conformance with justice or law or morality

• correct in opinion or judgment

• of or belonging to the political or intellectual right

noun

• an abstract idea of that which is due to a person or governmental body by law or tradition or nature

• location near or direction toward the right side; i.e. the side to the south when a person or object faces east

• the piece of ground in the outfield on the catcher's right

• those who support political or social or economic conservatism; those who believe that things are better left unchanged

• the hand that is on the right side of the body

• a turn toward the side of the body that is on the south when the person is facing east

• anything in accord with principles of justice

• (frequently plural) the interest possessed by law or custom in some intangible thing

adverb

• precisely, exactly

• immediately

• completely

• toward or on the right; also used figuratively

• in the right manner; correctly; suitably

• an interjection expressing agreement; Yes, you are indeed correct

• (Southern regional intensive) very; to a great degree

• to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent; Completely or entirely

• in accordance with moral or social standards

• in an accurate manner

adjective satellite

• socially right or correct

• appropriate for a condition or purpose or occasion or a person's character, needs

• in or into a satisfactory condition

• intended for the right hand

• in accord with accepted standards of usage or procedure

• having the axis perpendicular to the base

• (of the side of cloth or clothing) facing or intended to face outward

• (informal) very; used informally as an intensifier

• most suitable or right for a particular purpose

• precisely accurate

verb

• make reparations or amends for

• put in or restore to an upright position

• regain an upright or proper position

• make right or correct

suitable
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• meant or adapted for an occasion or use

• worthy of being chosen especially as a spouse

suited
adjectiveadj
adjective satellite

• meant or adapted for an occasion or use

• outfitted or supplied with clothing

Best Hypernyms For APPLICABLE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for applicable, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
appropriate apt fitting relevant suitable

Alternatives for APPROPRIATE

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