Inapplicable — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /(ˌ)i-ˈna-pli-kə-bəl/ in·ap·pli·ca·ble

Meaning & Definition of Inapplicable

Inapplicable (adjective)

  1. not applicable, irrelevant

Inapplicable (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. not having anything to do with the matter at hand

    "the judge refused to allow mention of the defendant's conviction for shoplifting, ruling that it was inapplicable to the case at hand"

    similar: extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapposite, irrelative, irrelevant, beside the point, neither here nor there
    related: incidental, peripheral, tangent, tangential, dead, moot, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, empty, inane, meaningless, pointless, senseless, useless, inappropriate, inapt, unsuitable
    opposite: applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointed, relative, relevant
    near: important, meaningful, significant, sensible, useful, appropriate, apt, fit, suitable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Inapplicable

The most common words with a similar meaning to Inapplicable:

extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapposite, irrelative, irrelevant, beside the point, neither here nor there

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Inapplicable

Words with the opposite meaning of Inapplicable:

applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointed, relative, relevant

Related Words for Inapplicable

incidental, peripheral, tangent, tangential, dead, moot, inconsequential, insignificant, unimportant, empty, inane, meaningless, pointless, senseless, useless, inappropriate, inapt, unsuitable

Near Antonyms of Inapplicable

important, meaningful, significant, sensible, useful, appropriate, apt, fit, suitable

Word Forms of Inapplicable

Derived words: inapplicability (noun), inapplicably (adverb)

Origin & Etymology of Inapplicable

First known use: 1656

Frequently Asked Questions about Inapplicable

What does "Inapplicable" mean?

"Inapplicable" means not applicable, irrelevant. As an adjective, it is defined as: not applicable, irrelevant.

What is another word for "Inapplicable"?

Other words for "Inapplicable" include extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapposite, irrelative, irrelevant, beside the point and neither here nor there. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Inapplicable" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Inapplicable"?

There are 26 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Inapplicable". Common alternatives include extraneous, immaterial, impertinent, inapposite, irrelative, irrelevant, beside the point and neither here nor there.

What is the opposite of "Inapplicable"?

Antonyms of "Inapplicable" include applicable, apposite, apropos, germane, material, pertinent, pointed and relative. Near antonyms include important, meaningful, significant and sensible.

How do you use "Inapplicable" in a sentence?

Examples of "Inapplicable" in a sentence: "the judge refused to allow mention of the defendant's conviction for shoplifting, ruling that it was inapplicable to the case at hand".

Is "Inapplicable" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Inapplicable" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Inapplicable"?

"Inapplicable" is pronounced /(ˌ)i-ˈna-pli-kə-bəl/ and divided into syllables as in·ap·pli·ca·ble.

What is the origin of the word "Inapplicable"?

First known use: 1656.