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- [uh-plahyd]
- /əˈplaɪd/
- /əˈplaɪd/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [uh-plahyd]
- /əˈplaɪd/
Definitions of applied word
- adjective applied An applied subject of study has a practical use, rather than being concerned only with theory. 3
- adjective applied related to or put to practical use 3
- adjective applied used in actual practice or to work out practical problems 3
- adjective applied having a practical purpose or use; derived from or involved with actual phenomena (distinguished from theoretical, opposed to pure): applied mathematics; applied science. 1
- adjective applied of or relating to those arts or crafts that have a primarily utilitarian function, or to the designs and decorations used in these arts. 1
- verb with object applied to make use of as relevant, suitable, or pertinent: to apply a theory to a problem. 1
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Origin of applied
First appearance:
before 1490 One of the 26% oldest English words
First recorded in 1490-1500; apply + -ed2
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Parts of speech for Applied
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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applied popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
applied usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for applied
adj applied
- tested — the means by which the presence, quality, or genuineness of anything is determined; a means of trial.
- practiced — skilled or expert; proficient through practice or experience: a practiced hand at politics.
- devoted — Someone who is devoted to a person loves that person very much.
- related — associated; connected.
- adapted — If something is adapted to a particular situation or purpose, it is especially suitable for it.
adjective applied
- practical — of or relating to practice or action: practical mathematics.
- functional — of or relating to a function or functions: functional difficulties in the administration.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
- pragmatic — of or relating to a practical point of view or practical considerations.
- realistic — interested in, concerned with, or based on what is real or practical: a realistic estimate of costs; a realistic planner.
Antonyms for applied
adjective applied
- theoretical — given to, forming, or dealing with theories; speculative.
verb with object applied
- misapplied — mistakenly applied; used wrongly.
- disapplied — Simple past tense and past participle of disapply.
Top questions with applied
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