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Applicable vs Adoptable - What's the difference?

applicable | adoptable |

As adjectives the difference between applicable and adoptable

is that applicable is suitable for application, relevant while adoptable is able to be adopted.

applicable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • suitable for application, relevant

    • Synonyms

    * appropriate

    Antonyms

    * inapplicable

    Derived terms

    * applicability

    Related terms

    * apply * appliance * application

    adoptable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Able to be adopted.
    • Only after reaching 3 weeks of age are the infants considered adoptable.
  • Desirable to adopt.
    • Personability and youthful vigor make this puppy highly adoptable.

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