Applicable and Incapable

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Applicable adjective - Meeting the requirements of a purpose or situation.

Usage example: a knack for selecting the most applicable word

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Incapable is an antonym for applicable.

Incapable adjective - Lacking qualities (as knowledge, skill, or ability) required to do a job.

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Applicable is an antonym for incapable.

Nearby Word: incapability

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Incapable and Applicable. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 14, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/applicable/incapable

Applicable & Incapable. N.p., 2016. Web. 14 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/applicable/incapable>.

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