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Definition of applicability

applicability

/ˌæp.lɪ.kəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
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Adverb:applicably
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Plural:applicabilities
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Adjective:applicable
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applicability Lexical Profile

applicability Game Scores & Validity

• noun

1

The quality of being relevant, appropriate, or capable of being applied to a particular situation or purpose.

Example

"The researchers questioned the practical applicability of the theoretical model to real-world economic crises."

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• Nearby Words

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Word Origin & Etymology

Coined in the mid-17th century from 'applicable' and the suffix '-ity', ultimately tracing back to the Latin verb 'applicare' (to attach or join), from 'ad-' (to) and 'plicare' (to fold).

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Applicability. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/applicability
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