C2 adverb Formal

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
applicability
Verb
apply
Advérbio
applicably
Adjetivo
applicable
Relacionado
application
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Dica de memorização

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Exemplos

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
applicability
Verb
apply
Advérbio
applicably
Adjetivo
applicable
Relacionado
application

Colocações comuns

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.

Frases Comuns

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.

Frequentemente confundido com

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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Notas de uso

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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Erros comuns

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'.

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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

Quiz rápido

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

Correto!

A resposta correta é: a

Palavras relacionadas

unknown

A1

A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.

of

A1

A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.

in

A1

A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.

it

A1

A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.

on

A1

A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.

as

A1

A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.

this

A1

Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.

by

A1

A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.

we

A1

The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.

or

A1

A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.

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