applied
Americanadjective
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having a practical purpose or use; derived from or involved with actual phenomena (theoretical,pure ).
applied mathematics; applied science.
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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.
adjective
Other Word Forms
- unapplied adjective
- well-applied adjective
Etymology
Origin of applied
Example Sentences
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The bill passed its first reading unanimously on 5 February but lawmakers failed to approve it as scheduled last week as they could not agree on how it should be applied.
From BBC
The same applied to both Prime Minister Keir Starmer and Chancellor Rachel Reeves, both of whom had previously expressed support for the redevelopment project.
From BBC
Students on fine art or applied arts courses were particularly angry at the time.
From BBC
But greater punishment cannot be applied based on the nature of the views expressed.
From Los Angeles Times
But lawmakers only applied that rule to future disasters.
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