inapplicable

adjective

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

 also  ˌi-nə-ˈpli-kə-

: not applicable : irrelevant

inapplicability

(ˌ)i-ˌna-pli-kə-ˈbi-lə-tē 

 also  ˌi-nə-ˌpli-kə-

noun

inapplicably

(ˌ)i-ˈna-pli-kə-blē 

 also  ˌi-nə-ˈpli-kə-

adverb

Synonyms

• extraneous
• immaterial
• impertinent
• inapposite
• irrelative
• irrelevant

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

Recent Examples on the Web

These are responses that may sound correct at first, but turn out to be wrong (like your crazy uncle’s Thanksgiving table advice), often due to inapplicable or inaccurate information being used to train the models. —Dean Debiase, Forbes, 25 Nov. 2024

Pavia could argue Bewley is inapplicable since while the Bewley brothers were paid to play in OTE, there is no comparable point for Pavia. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 24 Nov. 2024

The overlay would make the ordinance inapplicable in certain areas identified as vulnerable to gentrification. —Ella McCarthy, Austin American-Statesman, 23 Sep. 2024

Another possible argument is the arbitrators’ decision is irrational given the evidence and testimony or, similarly, the arbitrators relied on materials and insights that were inapplicable or vulnerable to bias. —Michael McCann, Sportico.com, 4 Nov. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined above

Kids Definition

inapplicable

adjective

in·​ap·​pli·​ca·​ble (ˈ)in-ˈap-li-kə-bəl 

 also  ˌin-ə-ˈplik-ə-

: not applicable : irrelevant

inapplicability

(ˌ)in-ˌap-li-kə-ˈbil-ət-ē 

 also  ˌin-ə-ˌplik-ə-

noun