angewandt
Translation
applied, practical, used
Examples
Das ist angewandte Wissenschaft.
This is applied science.
Die Methode wurde erfolgreich angewandt.
The method was applied successfully.
Grammar Patterns
`as an adjective` applied, practical This is applied research.
((et4)) ((auf+4)) to apply (sth.) to (sth.) He applied the rule to the case.
Similar Words
practical, utilised; Antonyms: theoretical
Etymology
From 'an-' (on) + 'wenden' (to turn). The idea is 'turning' knowledge 'onto' a practical problem.
Memory Tips
Think of 'applied' mathematics or science – knowledge that is put to practical use.