applicable suggests the fitness of bringing a general rule or principle to bear upon a particular case.
the rule is not applicable in this case
apropos suggests being both relevant and opportune.
the quip was apropos
Example Sentences
Businesses must comply with all applicable laws. is that information applicable in this case?
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Word History
Etymology
borrowed from Middle French applicable, applicquable, borrowed from Medieval Latin applicābilis, from Latin applicāre "to bring into contact (with), apply" + -bilis "capable (of acting) or worthy (of being acted upon)" — more at -able