CEFR C1

inapplicable

adjective

Meaning

Not relevant or appropriate to a particular situation or case.

Examples

The manager decided that the old policy was inapplicable to the new remote work setup.
Since the data was collected under different conditions, the previous conclusions were inapplicable to the current study.

Synonyms: irrelevant, unsuitable, impertinent, extraneous

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inapplicable (C1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌɪnəˈplɪkəbl/

Definition

Not relevant or appropriate to a particular situation or case.

Examples

The manager decided that the old policy was inapplicable to the new remote work setup.
Since the data was collected under different conditions, the previous conclusions were inapplicable to the current study.
Her advice, though well-intentioned, proved to be inapplicable to my specific problem.

How to Use inapplicable

inapplicable to (prepositional phrase): Not relevant or suitable for a specific situation or person. — "The strict dress code was inapplicable to the casual outdoor event."

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