applied

adjective

ap·​plied ə-ˈplīd 

1

: put to practical use

applied art

especially : applying general principles to solve definite problems

applied sciences

2

: working in an applied science

an applied physicist

Synonyms

• actionable
• applicable
• applicative
• functional
• practicable
• practical
• serviceable
• ultrapractical
• usable
• useable
• useful
• workable
• working

Examples of applied in a Sentence

a professor of applied science

used some applied psychology to get the teenager to become more responsible

Recent Examples on the Web

Non-centrosymmetric crystals distorted under stress have an imbalance in their internal electric configuration, which produces an electrical potential—or voltage—across the crystal that is directly proportional to the applied mechanical force. —John Timmer, Ars Technica, 3 Sep. 2024

The deal, expected to close in the third quarter of this year, would significantly expand IDEX’s applied material science technologies portfolio. —Kenneth R. Gosselin, Hartford Courant, 24 July 2024

The treatment induces an inflammatory response to the applied area. —Anna Giorgi, Verywell Health, 11 July 2024

Angelica Quiroz, 31, kept her scarf and hat wet and applied sunscreen. —Cnn.com Wire Service, The Mercury News, 7 July 2024

Word History

Etymology

from past participle of apply

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Kids Definition

applied

adjective

ap·​plied ə-ˈplīd 

: put to use in practice or action

especially : applying general principles to solve problems that have clear limits

applied sciences

Medical Definition

applied

adjective

ap·​plied ə-ˈplīd 

: put to practical use

especially : applying general principles to solve definite problems

applied sciences

applied psychology