NYT Dictionary

APPLICABLE

/əˈplɪk.ə.bəl/
AdjectiveAP-plic-a-bleap-plic-a-ble · 4 syllablesGrade 8

Accepted in official NYT Spelling Bee puzzle years: 2022, 2024, 2026

Meaning

Suitable for application; relevant.

Etymology

Origin: Latin

From Old French applicable, from Medieval Latin applicabilis.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Synonyms

appropriatepertinentactionableadaptedadmissibleappertainingappliableapplyingappositeapropos

Antonyms

inapplicablenon-applicablenonapplicable

NYT Puzzle Appearances

Accepted in 2 recorded puzzles, including a pangram:

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