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adjective
- 1. (of a subject of study) put to practical use as opposed to being theoretical: "applied chemistry"
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The meaning of APPLIED is put to practical use; especially : applying general principles to solve definite problems. How to use applied in a sentence.
APPLIED definition: 1. relating to a subject of study, especially a science, that has a practical use: 2. relating to…. Learn more.
Applied definition: having a practical purpose or use; derived from or involved with actual phenomena (distinguished from theoretical, opposed to pure). See examples of APPLIED used in a sentence.
Applied generally refers to something that has been put into practical use or action, often incorporating theoretical concepts or principles into real-world situations or solving practical problems. It is often used to describe studies or sciences that are designed to be utilized for practical purposes rather than theoretical.
Synonyms for APPLIED: applicable, useful, applicative, practical, useable, practicable, working, pragmatic; Antonyms of APPLIED: inapplicable, useless, impracticable, impractical, theoretical, abstract, unusable, unworkable
Something applied is practical, having to do with real-world situations and problems. Applied physics puts physics into use. If you have a mysterious lump, thank applied physics for the MRI the doctor uses to look inside your body. To apply is to make use of something, like applying a coat of paint.
Define applied. applied synonyms, applied pronunciation, applied translation, English dictionary definition of applied. adj. Put into practice or to a particular use: applied physics. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
There are six meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective applied, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
Definition of applied adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Applied definition: Put into practice or a particular use.
