Appliable

ap·ply  (-pl)

v. ap·plied, ap·ply·ing, ap·plies

v.tr.

1. To bring into nearness or contact with something; put on, upon, or to: applied glue sparingly to the paper.

2. To put to or adapt for a special use: applies all her money to her mortgage.

3. To put into action: applied the brakes.

4. To devote (oneself or one's efforts) to something: applied myself to my studies.

v.intr.

1. To be pertinent or relevant: a rule that applies to everyone.

2. To request or seek assistance, employment, or admission: applied for unemployment benefits; will apply to college next year. See Synonyms at resort.

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[Middle English applien, from Old French aplier, from Latin applicre, to affix : ad-, ad- + plicre, to fold together; see plek- in Indo-European roots.]

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ap·plia·ble adj.

ap·plier n.