Etymology

applicable

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Today it means: Suitable for application; relevant. Full definition →

Old French applicable ← Medieval Latin applicabilis
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  1. Medieval Latin · derived fromapplicabilis
  2. Old French · derived fromapplicable
  3. English todayapplicable

From Old French applicable, from Medieval Latin applicabilis.

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