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adj. VERBS be, prove, seem new developments in research that could prove directly applicable to the treatment of some cancers | become | make sth ADJ. broadly, generally, widely | universally | directly | immediately | equally The rules have now been made equally applicable to all members. | easily, readily The theory does not seem easily applicable in this case. PREP. for The offer is only applicable for journeys made during the week. | to The law is applicable to everyone.
Oxford Collocations Dictionary