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[ noun ] relevance by virtue of being applicable to the matter at hand

Synonyms

pertinence pertinency

Used in print

(Frank Oppenheimer, "Science and Fear-- A Discussion...)

One wonders about its applicability to people .

(Frederick Mosteller et al., Probability with...)

Fortunately , a general formula of wide applicability solves all problems of this kind .

Related terms

inapplicability relevance germaneness refer

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Rhymes with

ability responsibility adaptability flexibility capability availability inaccessibility susceptibility amiability admissibility legibility irritability debility comprehensibility compatibility acceptability feasibility palatability irresponsibility probability invisibility possibility malleability viability reliability mobility nobility volatility versatility senility civility ductility hostility docility agility fragility fertility utility futility morbidity virility turbidity fidelity fidelity modality hospitality fatality municipality validity masculinity publicity alkalinity solidity salinity analyticity rapidity negativity nativity insensitivity relativity spirituality commonality frivolity actuality irrationality sensuality criticality nationality dimensionality homosexuality theatricality vitality obesity spontaneity homogeneity acidity timidity sobriety finality specificity unanimity affinity vicinity femininity mentality reality unreality geniality polity partiality confidentiality triviality mortality congeniality deity felicity antiquity irregularity indignity popularity complicity proclivity simplicity similarity barbarity regularity reactivity radioactivity superconductivity festivity domesticity productivity selectivity elasticity activity captivity conductivity laity uppity credulity equality duality liberality inequality bisexuality generality formality sexuality normality neutrality morality abnormality dignity brutality totality annuity creativity liquidity solidarity fluidity rigidity lethality quality practicality musicality ingenuity calamity society continuity particularity barbarity dissimilarity velocity heterogeneity locality legality universality frugality tonality temerity proximity infinity progressivity electricity amenity divinity eccentricity necessity rickety toxicity identity humidity commodity brevity propriety incapacity impropriety impurity hilarity absurdity fraternity velvety unfamiliarity familiarity trinity obscurity security capacity maturity clarity polarity university animosity prosperity dexterity posterity heredity peculiarity disparity minority

Phonetic and Homophones

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Similar Spelling

applicatory applicator applicable applicative application

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