applied

adjective

ap·​plied ə-ˈplīd How to pronounce applied (audio)
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

Examples of applied in a Sentence

a professor of applied science used some applied psychology to get the teenager to become more responsible
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Word History

Etymology

from past participle of apply

First Known Use

1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of applied was in 1656

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“Applied.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/applied. Accessed 18 Mar. 2024.

Kids Definition

applied

adjective
ap·​plied ə-ˈplīd How to pronounce applied (audio)
: 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 How to pronounce applied (audio)
: put to practical use
especially : applying general principles to solve definite problems
applied sciences
applied psychology

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