C2 adverb フォーマル

applicability

/əˌplɪkəˈbɪləti/

The quality of being relevant or appropriate to a particular situation or purpose. It describes the extent to which a concept, rule, or method can be effectively implemented or used in a specific context.

例文

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1

I'm not sure about the applicability of that advice to my life right now.

I am uncertain if that piece of advice is actually relevant to my current personal situation.

2

The court must determine the applicability of the statute to the current case.

The legal body needs to decide whether this specific law is relevant to the case at hand.

3

He's always talking about grand theories, but they have zero applicability to real-world problems.

He discusses complex ideas often, but they cannot be used to solve actual problems we face.

語族

名詞
applicability
Verb
apply
副詞
applicably
形容詞
applicable
関連
application
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覚え方のコツ

Think of it as 'Apply-Ability'—the ability of a concept or tool to be applied to a specific problem.

クイックテスト

The ________ of the new safety regulations to small family-owned farms is currently under review by the department.

正解!

正解は: a

例文

1

I'm not sure about the applicability of that advice to my life right now.

everyday

I am uncertain if that piece of advice is actually relevant to my current personal situation.

2

The court must determine the applicability of the statute to the current case.

formal

The legal body needs to decide whether this specific law is relevant to the case at hand.

3

He's always talking about grand theories, but they have zero applicability to real-world problems.

informal

He discusses complex ideas often, but they cannot be used to solve actual problems we face.

4

This study explores the applicability of quantum mechanics to biological systems.

academic

The research investigates whether the principles of quantum physics can be used to explain biological processes.

5

We need to assess the applicability of this marketing strategy to the European market.

business

It is necessary to evaluate if this specific marketing plan will work effectively within the European region.

語族

名詞
applicability
Verb
apply
副詞
applicably
形容詞
applicable
関連
application

よく使う組み合わせ

wide applicability The quality of being relevant to a broad range of situations.
practical applicability The quality of being useful in real-world, non-theoretical scenarios.
general applicability The quality of being relevant to most cases or people.
limited applicability The state of only being relevant in a very small number of specific cases.
legal applicability The relevance or validity of a rule within a judicial framework.

よく使うフレーズ

universal applicability

The state of being relevant and useful in every possible situation.

test of applicability

A method or trial used to see if a rule or tool actually works in a specific case.

criteria for applicability

The set of standards used to decide if something is relevant.

よく混同される語

applicability vs application

Application is the actual act of putting something to use, whereas applicability is the abstract quality of being capable of being used.

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使い方のコツ

Applicability is a formal noun usually followed by the preposition 'to'. It is most commonly used in technical, academic, or legal discussions regarding the scope of rules or theories.

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よくある間違い

Learners often use 'application' when they mean the quality of being relevant. For example, they might say 'I doubt the application of this law' when they mean 'I doubt the applicability of this law'.

💡

覚え方のコツ

Think of it as 'Apply-Ability'—the ability of a concept or tool to be applied to a specific problem.

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語源

Derived from the Latin 'applicare' (to fold or attach to) combined with the suffix '-ability' to denote capability.

文法パターン

Uncountable noun Followed by the preposition 'to' Often modified by adjectives like 'broad', 'limited', or 'universal'

クイックテスト

The ________ of the new safety regulations to small family-owned farms is currently under review by the department.

正解!

正解は: a

関連単語

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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