How Do You Spell APPLICABLE?

Pronunciation: [ɐplˈɪkəbə͡l] (IPA)

The word "applicable" is spelled using the IPA phonetic transcription as /əˈplɪkəbəl/. The first syllable of the word is pronounced with a weak schwa sound /ə/. The second syllable is pronounced with a short "i" sound /ɪ/ followed by a "k" sound /k/. The third syllable is pronounced with a weak schwa sound /ə/ followed by a "b" sound /b/. The final syllable is pronounced with a weak schwa sound /ə/ followed by an "l" sound /l/. When combined, these sounds create the correct spelling and pronunciation for the word "applicable".

APPLICABLE Meaning and Definition

1. Applicable is an adjective that refers to something that is relevant, suitable, or capable of being applied or used in a particular situation or to a specific person. It describes the quality of being appropriate or fitting for a given purpose or circumstance.

   When something is applicable, it means that it can be applied to a particular problem, question, or situation and yield a desired outcome or result. It implies that the subject under consideration possesses qualities, characteristics, or features that directly relate to the matter at hand or are directly relevant to it. For example, in a legal context, a law or regulation is said to be applicable if it is directly relevant and can be enforced within a specific jurisdiction.

   The term applicable can also be used to describe whether something is applicable to a specific person or group. For instance, if a scholarship program is applicable to college students studying in a certain field of study, it means that it can be claimed or utilized by those students who fulfill the necessary qualifications and criteria.

   In summary, applicable means that something is relevant, suitable, or capable of being put into practical use or action in a particular situation, problem, or for a particular person or group.

2. Fit to be applied; suitable.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Top Common Misspellings for APPLICABLE *

• aplicable 33.8709677%
• applicaple 16.1290322%
• applicible 9.032258%
• appliable 8.3870967%
• appicable 6.7741935%
• appliciable 4.8387096%
• apllicable 3.8709677%
• applicalbe 3.2258064%
• applicabel 1.6129032%
• applicatble 1.2903225%
• applciable 1.2903225%
• applicale 0.9677419%
• applilcable 0.9677419%
• appliacable 0.9677419%
• appplicable 0.6451612%
• applicabile 0.6451612%
• appliccable 0.6451612%
• applicaable 0.6451612%
• applicabe 0.6451612%
• appliciple 0.6451612%
• applicble 0.6451612%
• applyable 0.3225806%

* The statistics data for these misspellings percentages are collected from over 15,411,110 spell check sessions on www.spellchecker.net from Jan 2010 - Jun 2012.

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Etymology of APPLICABLE

The word "applicable" originated from the Latin word "applicabilis", which is derived from the verb "applicare". "Applicare" combines "ad" (meaning "to") and "plicare" (meaning "to fold or bend"). The Latin roots suggest the idea of something being bent or folded towards, implying that the subject is suitable or relevant to a particular situation or context. Over time, "applicabilis" evolved into "applicable" in English, retaining the same meaning of being relevant or appropriate.

Similar spelling words for APPLICABLE

• application,
• applicant,
• applicatory,
• applique,
• applicability,
• applicator,
• apple canker,
• applicative.