Definition

Not relevant or suitable in a particular situation or context.

Example

The rules are inapplicable to those who are not enrolled in the program.

Conversation

I was reading the guidelines for the event, and some rules seemed inapplicable to us.

Really? Which ones did you find that way?

The ones about student participation don't apply to us as professionals.

That makes sense; it’s good to know what doesn’t affect us.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Inapplicable → It is formed from "in-" (meaning not) and "applicare" (meaning to apply). The word describes something that cannot be applied or is not relevant in a given context.

Memory Tip

Think of 'not' ('in-') being combined with 'apply' ('applicare') — this helps you remember that inapplicable means something that cannot be applied.

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