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Inapplicable

Description:

Inapplicable is an adjective that describes something that cannot be applied or used in a particular context, situation, or for a specific purpose.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Not suitable or relevant in a specific situation or for a particular purpose.

Example Sentence: The new regulations are inapplicable to companies with less than five employees.

Sense 2:

Irrelevant or not valid due to differing circumstances or conditions.

Example Sentence: The advice given by my friend was inapplicable to my situation as we were facing completely different challenges.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

In everyday language, the term "inapplicable" is commonly used when indicating something is irrelevant in a particular situation or context.

Example Sentence: The instructions provided in the manual were inapplicable to my device model.

Local Usage:

In local dialects, "inapplicable" is frequently used to express when something cannot be used or is not pertinent to a specific local circumstance or custom.

Example Sentence: The traditional remedy for the ailment was inapplicable in the local community due to the lack of available resources.

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