applied
Translation
applied, practical
Examples
She studies applied mathematics.
She studies applied mathematics.
This is a course in applied linguistics.
This is a course in applied linguistics.
Grammar Patterns
((applied + noun)) practical, not theoretical She is an expert in applied psychology.
Similar Words
Synonyms: practical, functional; Antonyms: theoretical, abstract
Etymology
The past participle of the verb 'to apply', from Latin 'applicare' (to attach to).
Memory Tips
Think of knowledge that is 'applied' to real-world problems, like 'applied physics'. It's the opposite of 'theoretical'.