applied

[ uh-plahyd ]

adjective

1. having a practical purpose or use; derived from or involved with actual phenomena ( theoretical, pure ):

   applied mathematics; applied science.

2. of or relating to those arts or crafts that have a primarily utilitarian function, or to the designs and decorations used in these arts:

   Her goal was to integrate aesthetics into everyday life through an applied art, particularly with her hand-painted dinner plates.

applied

/ əˈplaɪd /

adjective

1. related to or put to practical use Compare pure

   applied mathematics

Other Words From

• unap·plied adjective
• well-ap·plied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of applied¹

First recorded in 1490–1500; apply + -ed ²

Example Sentences

"The database serves as an important resource for both basic and applied research," he said.

From Science Daily

It also said there should be "robust challenge processes" in place to ensure the exceptions were "strictly applied".

From BBC

The tactics used at the time — deforestation and afforestation, cutting off water supplies, raids on Palestinian communities — are still being applied today, with the addition of 21st-century weapons and a far more sophisticated state apparatus.

From Salon

Coroner Crispin Oliver concluded it was "highly likely" Mr Morris, who suffered a cardiac arrest, would have survived had available specialist medical treatment been applied in a "timely manner".

From BBC

He disclosed the immunological innovations to the Purdue Innovates Office of Technology Commercialization, which has applied for patents to protect the intellectual property.

From Science Daily

Related Words

• enforced
• practiced
• tested