nonapplicable

ap·pli·ca·ble

N n

Definition of nonapplicable word

adjective nonapplicable applying or capable of being applied; relevant; suitable; appropriate: an applicable rule; a solution that is applicable to the problem. 1

before 1400

One of the 24% oldest English words

1400-50; < Latin applic(āre) to apply + -able, or < Middle French applicable, Medieval Latin applicābilis; replacing late Middle English appliable

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A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 75% 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".

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