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Applicable vs Explicable - What's the difference?

applicable | explicable |

As adjectives the difference between applicable and explicable

is that applicable is suitable for application, relevant while explicable is able to be explained.

applicable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • suitable for application, relevant

    • Synonyms

    * appropriate

    Antonyms

    * inapplicable

    Derived terms

    * applicability

    Related terms

    * apply * appliance * application

    explicable

    English

    Adjective

  • Able to be explained.

    • Antonyms

    * inexplicable