Antonyms for the word inapplicable are relevant, applicable, suitable, and pertinent. Relevant means related, connected or applicable to the topic at hand. Applicable refers to something that is relevant and can be used or applied to a particular situation. Suitable means appropriate or fitting for a particular purpose or occasion. Pertinent refers to something that is relevant and refers specifically to the matter under discussion, as opposed to a tangential or unrelated issue. Therefore, by using these antonyms, we can better communicate the opposite of inapplicable, that is, something that is applicable, relevant or suitable to a given situation.