INAPPLICABILITY Synonyms: 33 Similar and Opposite Words

inapplicability

noun

Definition of inapplicability

as in irrelevance

the quality or state of not having anything to do with the matter at hand the sheer inapplicability of the comment made everyone else at the meeting stare in bewilderment

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Relevance

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Recent Examples of inapplicability Defendants rely on cases that, ironically, only confirm the inapplicability of the § 1252(f)(1) bar here. — New York Times, 2 Dec. 2025

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irrelevance

Noun

Destination Marketing Organizations risk irrelevance, with only a quarter having an AI strategy, potentially losing crucial discovery moments.

— Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 28 Aug. 2026
As the summer went on and the Mets’ season spiraled toward irrelevance, Bichette resolved to show the rookie outfielders what a strong work ethic looks like and what being a consistent teammate includes.

— Will Sammon, New York Times, 26 Aug. 2026

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inappetence

inapplicability

inapplicable

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