Basic Details
Word: Inapplicable
Part of Speech: Adjective
Meaning: Not relevant or suitable for a particular situation; does not apply.
Synonyms: Irrelevant, inappropriate, unsuitable
Antonyms: Applicable, relevant, suitable
Idioms and Phrases
- Inapplicable to the case: Refers to a situation where the information does not relate to the current circumstances. Example: "The rules were deemed inapplicable to the unique situation our team faced."
- Throwing inapplicable suggestions: When someone gives advice that does not fit the situation. Example: "His suggestions were helpful, but some were just throwing inapplicable ideas."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The instructions for the game were inapplicable for the new version we were playing.
Example 2: She found the old textbook inapplicable to her current studies.
Example 3: His comments about the weather were inapplicable during the serious discussion about the project's future.
Fun Fact
The word "inapplicable" comes from the prefix "in-" meaning "not," and "applicable," which derives from the Latin word "applicabilis," meaning "that can be applied." Hence, it literally means "not able to be applied."
Famous Quote
"It is not what we see, but how we see it that renders it applicable or inapplicable." Unknown
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "inapplicable" mean?
a) Relevant to the topic
b) Not suitable for a situation
c) Very important
d) Easily understood
Answer: b) Not suitable for a situation
2. Which of these is a synonym of "inapplicable"?
a) Relevant
b) Irrelevant
c) Important
d) Clear
Answer: b) Irrelevant
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "inapplicable"?
a) Unsuitable
b) Applicable
c) Irrelevant
d) Inappropriate
Answer: b) Applicable
4. Which sentence uses "inapplicable" correctly?
a) The inapplicable rules were followed by everyone.
b) Her experience was inapplicable to the job she applied for.
c) This inapplicable book is very entertaining.
d) He found the inapplicable game challenging.
Answer: b) Her experience was inapplicable to the job she applied for.
5. Which phrase refers to suggestions that are not relevant?
a) Valuable insights
b) Throwing inapplicable suggestions
c) Making clever points
d) Giving good advice
Answer: b) Throwing inapplicable suggestions
