CEFR C1

inapplicability

noun

Meaning

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

Examples

The inapplicability of the old rules to modern technology became clear.
We discussed the inapplicability of the proposed solution to our specific needs.

Synonyms: irrelevance, unsuitability, inappropriateness, non-applicability

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inapplicability (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˌɪn.æp.lɪ.kəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Definition

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

Examples

The inapplicability of the old rules to modern technology became clear.
We discussed the inapplicability of the proposed solution to our specific needs.
The inapplicability of the theory was evident in the experimental results.

Synonyms of inapplicability

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Antonyms of inapplicability

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