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Meaning of inapplicable
The primary meaning of "inapplicable" refers to something that cannot be applied or used in a particular situation.
Etymology of inapplicable
The word "inapplicable" has its roots in Latin, combining "in-" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") with "applicare" (meaning "to apply"), and the suffix "-able" (meaning "capable of being"). The term has been used in English since the 17th century to describe something that cannot be applied or is not relevant.
Synonyms
irrelevant
unsuitable
unfit
inappropriate
impractical
useless
unapplicable
inapposite
inapt
ineffectual
ineffective
unworkable
impracticable
inoperative
nonapplicable
not applicable
unserviceable
inadmissible
inadmissible
unavailing
inefficacious
inept
unapt
ill-suited
ill-fitted
misapplied
misplaced
incongruous
inconsistent
incoherent
unrelated
disconnected
inapplicable
unconnected
inappositely
Definitions
- Not applicable or relevant to a particular situation
- * Not suitable for a particular purpose or occasion
- * Unable to be applied or used
Usage Examples
- The new policy is inapplicable to existing employees
- * The rules are inapplicable in this particular case
- * The software is inapplicable for this type of task