APPLIED: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for APPLIED?

Need another word that means the same as “applied”? Find 9 synonyms and 30 related words for “applied” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Applied” are: empirical, hands-on, pragmatic, real, actual, active, experiential, experimental, in the field

Applied as an Adjective

Definitions of "Applied" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “applied” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• Concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles- Sidney Hook.
• (of a subject of study) put to practical use as opposed to being theoretical.
• Concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles.

Synonyms of "Applied" as an adjective (9 Words)

active	(of a volcano) that is erupting or has erupted in historical times. An active tradition.
actual	Taking place in reality; not pretended or imitated. We saw the actual wedding on television.
empirical	Relying on medical quackery. Empirical laws.
experiential	Derived from experience or the experience of existence. The experiential learning associated with employment.
experimental	Of the nature of or undergoing an experiment. Experimental results.
hands-on	Involving active participation.
in the field	Currently fashionable.
pragmatic	Relating to pragmatics. A matter of fact or pragmatic approach to the problem.
real	Coinciding with reality F A Olafson. To the man sleeping regularly in doorways homelessness is real.

Usage Examples of "Applied" as an adjective

• Applied physics.
• Applied psychology.
• Applied chemistry.
• Technical problems in medicine, engineering, economics and other applied disciplines.

Associations of "Applied" (30 Words)

abstract	An abstract work of art. The novel was too abstract and esoteric to sustain much attention.
basic	A necessary commodity for which demand is constant. Basic human rights.
conceivably	Within the realm of possibility. It may conceivably cause liver disease.
concept	An idea or invention to help sell or publicize a commodity. The centre has kept firmly to its original concept.
constructive	Constructing or tending to construct or improve or promote development. A constructive attitude.
cyberspace	The notional environment in which communication over computer networks occurs. I stayed in cyberspace for just a few minutes.
developmental	Of or relating to or constituting development. Developmental psychology.
eclecticism	Making decisions on the basis of what seems best instead of following some single doctrine or style. We ve demonstrated an appetite for musical eclecticism.
essential	Absolutely necessary; vitally necessary. The essentials of the good life.
formative	A formative element. A formative assessment.
functional	(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing. A functional set of brakes.
functionalist	An adherent of functionalism.
gravitation	The force responsible for gravitation gravity. The gravitation between two bodies is proportional to the product of their masses and inversely proportional to the square of the distance between them.
hypothesis	A supposition or proposed explanation made on the basis of limited evidence as a starting point for further investigation. His steady state hypothesis of the origin of the universe.
hypothetical	A hypothetical proposition or statement. Let us take a hypothetical case.
ideational	Being of the nature of a notion or concept. Policy has been shaped by both material and ideational factors.
meaningful	Communicating something that is not directly expressed. A meaningful discussion.
metaphysical	Of or characteristic of the metaphysical poets. Metaphysical reasoning.
neurobiologist	A specialist in neurobiology.
positivistic	Of or relating to positivism.
practical	Having or put to a practical purpose or use. I m merely being practical we must find a ground floor flat.
pragmatic	Relating to pragmatics. Not ideology but pragmatic politics.
primary	A primary feather. A primary alcohol.
real	Used as intensifiers real is sometimes used informally for really rattling is informal. The earring was presumably real gold.
rudimentary	Relating to an immature, undeveloped, or basic form. Rudimentary wings.
serviceable	Intended or able to serve a purpose without elaboration. Heavy serviceable fabrics.
speculative	Engaged in, expressing, or based on conjecture rather than knowledge. Speculative knowledge.
substantive	Of or relating to the real nature or essential elements of something. There is no substantive evidence for the efficacy of these drugs.
theoretical	Concerned primarily with theories or hypotheses rather than practical considerations. Theoretical physics.
utilitarian	Relating to or adhering to the doctrine of utilitarianism. A utilitarian building.