Able
Able adjective - Having the required skills for an acceptable level of performance.
Applicable and able are semantically related. In some cases you can use "Applicable" instead an adjective "Able".
Nearby Word: ability
Applicable
Applicable adjective - Meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation.
Usage example: a knack for selecting the most applicable word
Able and applicable are semantically related. Sometimes you can use "Able" instead an adjective "Applicable".
Mutual synonyms
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Applicable and Able. (2016). Retrieved 2026, July 22, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/able/applicable
Able & Applicable. N.p., 2016. Web. 22 Jul. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/able/applicable>.
Applicable or Able. 2016. Accessed July 22, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/able/applicable.
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