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Usable vs Applicable - What's the difference?

usable | applicable |

As adjectives the difference between usable and applicable

is that usable is capable of being used while applicable is suitable for application, relevant.

usable

English

Alternative forms

* useable

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • capable of being used

    • Antonyms

    * unusable

    Derived terms

    * usability * unusable

    Anagrams

    *

    applicable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • suitable for application, relevant

    • Synonyms

    * appropriate

    Antonyms

    * inapplicable

    Derived terms

    * applicability

    Related terms

    * apply * appliance * application