inapplicable
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/ɪnˈæplɪkəbl/
not applicable
Etymology
Etymology Information
'inapplicable' originates from the Latin prefix 'in-' meaning 'not' and the word 'applicare' meaning 'to apply'.
Historical Evolution
'applicare' transformed into the French word 'appliquer', and eventually became the modern English word 'apply', with 'in-' added to form 'inapplicable'.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'not able to be applied', and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
not relevant or suitable in a particular situation.
The rules are inapplicable to this case.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45