Applicable
Applicable adjective - Capable of being put to use or account.
Usage example: is that information applicable in this case?
Theoretical is an antonym for applicable.
Theoretical
Theoretical adjective - Existing only as an assumption or speculation.
Applicable is an antonym for theoretical.
Both words in one sentence
- Theoretical here: It appears to be possible to be a demonic, elven, fey necromancer who is/was part machine and then become a ghost while technically keeping all of the former (rock star or other training also applicable), just so long as one doesn't start out human.
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