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Workable vs Applicable - What's the difference?

workable | applicable |

As adjectives the difference between workable and applicable

is that workable is capable of functioning while applicable is suitable for application, relevant.

workable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Capable of functioning.
    • They came up with a workable solution, until they could think of something better.
  • Able to be worked or fashioned

    • applicable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • suitable for application, relevant

    • Synonyms

    * appropriate

    Antonyms

    * inapplicable

    Derived terms

    * applicability

    Related terms

    * apply * appliance * application