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 jury convicted him of a hate-crime enhancement, which applied to the victim’s sexual orientation.

From Los Angeles Times

Depending on the point at which force is applied in the material, completely different stretching reactions can result even at relatively distant points.

From Science Daily

The team applied a similar method on a global scale using existing data sets.

From Science Daily

Now in Liverpool, she has applied for asylum.

From BBC

The force successfully applied to Westminster Council to suspend the licence of the Villiers Street venue until a full hearing can take place.

From BBC

Related Words

• enforced
• practiced
• tested