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Definition of inapplicable

inapplicable

/ɪnˈæp.lɪ.kə.bəl/
in · ap · pli · ca · ble
Adverb:inapplicably
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• adjective

1

Not relevant, suitable, or capable of being applied to a particular situation, case, or context.

Example

"The judge ruled that the previous legal precedent was inapplicable to the current dispute."

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• Nearby Words

inanga
inanimate
inanity
inapplicable
inapplicably
inappreciative
inapproachable

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-17th century from the negative prefix 'in-' combined with 'applicable', which derives from the Medieval Latin 'applicabilis' (from Latin 'applicare', meaning 'to attach or join to').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inapplicable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inapplicable
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