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 Word Forms

• unapplied adjective
• well-applied adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of applied¹

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

Example Sentences

At Brandeis, we are integrating the liberal arts with the applied arts, giving students “a foot in the library and a foot in the street.”

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The government says its controversial digital ID scheme will not be applied retrospectively, with UK workers only needing it when they apply for a job after its proposed introduction by 2028.

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On that basis, they applied to have the case dismissed.

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Under the Biden administration, European and American officials toured countries and applied pressure on governments that were seen as helping Russia work around restrictions.

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Looking back she realises this was "really toxic", adding: "I applied to get back into my old job and thankfully they had me back."

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Related Words

• enforced www.thesaurus.com
• practiced 
• tested www.thesaurus.com