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Applicable vs Befitting - What's the difference?

applicable | befitting | Synonyms |

As adjectives the difference between applicable and befitting

is that applicable is suitable for application, relevant while befitting is appropriate, becoming.

As a verb befitting is

present participle of lang=en.

applicable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • suitable for application, relevant

    • Synonyms

    * appropriate

    Antonyms

    * inapplicable

    Derived terms

    * applicability

    Related terms

    * apply * appliance * application

    befitting

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

  • appropriate, becoming
    • These boots are befitting for both sexes.
    He moved with a befitting grace.