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Applicable vs Versatile - What's the difference?

applicable | versatile |

As adjectives the difference between applicable and versatile

is that applicable is suitable for application, relevant while versatile is capable of doing many things competently.

applicable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • suitable for application, relevant

    • Synonyms

    * appropriate

    Antonyms

    * inapplicable

    Derived terms

    * applicability

    Related terms

    * apply * appliance * application

    versatile

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Capable of doing many things competently.
  • Having varied uses or many functions.
  • Changeable or inconstant.
  • (biology) Capable of moving freely in all directions.
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    • Derived terms

    * versatility

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