inapplicably (C1)
adverb
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈæplɪkəbli/
Definition
In a way that is not suitable or relevant for a particular situation.
Examples
The judge ruled that the outdated law applied inapplicably to the current case.
He tried to use his knowledge of ancient history, but it was inapplicably irrelevant to the business meeting.
Her comments about fashion were inapplicably out of place during the serious discussion about the budget.
How to Use inapplicably
- inapplicably to (prepositional phrase)
- Not relevant or suitable for a specific situation or thing. — "The old rules of etiquette applied inapplicably to the modern workplace."
- inapplicably strict (collocation)
- A rule or standard that is too rigid and does not fit current circumstances. — "The teacher's grading system was inapplicably strict for the creative writing assignment."
- inapplicably irrelevant (collocation)
- Something that is not only not suitable but also completely unrelated. — "His comments about his personal life were inapplicably irrelevant to the technical discussion."
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