[more applicable; most applicable] : able to be applied or used in a particular situation
▪ Businesses must comply with all applicable laws. — often + to ▪ The rule is not applicable [=relevant] to this case. ▪ This method is applicable to a variety of problems.
▪ Businesses must comply with all applicable laws. — often + to ▪ The rule is not applicable [=relevant] to this case. ▪ This method is applicable to a variety of problems.







