primjenjiv

Primjenjiv is an adjective used in Croatian, Bosnian, and Serbian to describe something that can be applied or is relevant in a given situation. It derives from the verb primijeniti (to apply) and the noun primjena (application). The term is common in technical, legal, scientific, and policy contexts, where it marks the applicability of a method, rule, standard, or conclusion. Examples include phrases such as primjenjiva metoda (an applicable method), primjenjivost pravilnika (the applicability of the regulation), and primjenjivo rješenje (an applicable solution). The form changes according to gender and number in the same way as other adjectives in these languages.

In English, primjenjiv is usually translated as applicable or usable. Related terms include primjena (application), primijeniti (to apply), and primjenjivost (applicability). The word is often used to assess whether a given approach is suitable for a particular domain, dataset, legal jurisdiction, or set of conditions. It can also appear in discussions comparing alternatives in terms of their primjenjivost or in guidelines that specify when a method is primjenjiv. While closely related to words meaning relevant or appropriate, primjenjiv emphasizes the capacity for practical application within a defined framework rather than broader significance.