inapplicable

American  

[in-ap-li-kuh-buhl] / ɪnˈæp lɪ kə bəl /

adjective

1. not applicable; unsuitable.

   Synonyms:

   inapposite, irrelevant

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inapplicable British  

/ ˌɪnəˈplɪk-, ɪnˈæplɪkəbəl /

adjective

1. not applicable or suitable; irrelevant

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Other Word Forms

• inapplicability noun
• inapplicableness noun
• inapplicably adverb

Etymology

Origin of inapplicable

First recorded in 1650–60; in- ³ + applicable

Example Sentences

"State laws and deadlines concerning 'replacement' of candidates are inapplicable here," he said.

From Salon

“As Richard Prince makes individual paintings and does not license his works, the holding in Warhol is clearly inapplicable to his New Portraits litigation,” he said.

From New York Times

First, Graham could appeal, continuing his blanket resistance based on the almost certainly inapplicable "speech or debate" clause of the Constitution.

From Salon

This legal requirement “is unique to the Commission and thus analogy to other state agencies or local governments’ processes,” it said, are “inapplicable.”

From Los Angeles Times

The PPA’s narrow exceptions for exigent circumstances or journalists suspected of personally committing criminal offenses are plainly inapplicable here.

From Los Angeles Times