applied
UK: əˈplaɪd | US: əˈplaɪd
adj. (of knowledge or skills) put to practical use
adj. (of a subject of study) concerned with practical applications rather than theory
v. past tense and past participle of apply
applied = apply<to put to use> + ed<past participle suffix>
- apply: From Latin applicare ("to attach, join to"), from ad- (toward) + plicare (to fold). Evolved to mean "to put into practical use" in Middle English.
- ed: A common English suffix indicating past tense or past participle.
Etymology Origin:
The word traces back to Latin applicare, combining ad- (toward) and plicare (to fold), originally implying physical attachment. Over time, it broadened to abstract "application" of effort or knowledge. The suffix -ed marks its participle form, turning the verb into an adjective describing something actively used.
She holds a degree in applied mathematics.
The theory was successfully applied in engineering projects.
He applied for the job but never received a response.
These rules are strictly applied in all departments.
The ointment should be applied gently to the affected area.