Definition

The condition of not being relevant or suitable for a particular situation or purpose.

Example

The inapplicability of the old rules to the new situation caused confusion among the team.

Conversation

I was reading that article about the new law changes.

Oh really? What did it say?

It mentioned the inapplicability of certain rules to small businesses.

That makes sense; sometimes those regulations are just too much for them.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inapplicability → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not), "applicare" (from Latin, meaning to apply), and "-ity" (meaning the state or condition of). The word describes the state of not being applicable or relevant.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being able to 'apply' ('applicare') to something, which helps you remember that inapplicability means it does not apply.

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