Adjektiv

angewendet

applied, used, employed

Die angewendete Methode war erfolgreich.

The applied method was successful.

Das ist angewendete Wissenschaft.

This is applied science.

applied ((to sth.)) The solution applied to the problem was good.

benutzt (used), gebraucht (used)

From 'anwenden', which is 'an-' (on, at) + 'wenden' (to turn). Literally 'turned on' or 'turned towards' something, hence 'applied'.

Think of 'applying' something by 'turning' it 'onto' a surface. The 'an-' prefix often implies contact.

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