B1 adjective #2,000 پرکاربردترین 2 دقیقه مطالعه

aplicado

توضیح aplicado در سطح شما:

Think of applied as 'using' something. If you learn how to add numbers, and then you use that to count your money, you are doing applied math. It means taking a lesson and making it useful in your real life.

When you have a skill and you use it for a job or a project, we call that applied. For example, applied art is art that is used to make things like furniture or clothes look nice, not just for looking at in a museum.

The term applied is used to show that a theory has a practical purpose. Students often study 'pure' science, which is just facts, and 'applied' science, which is how we use those facts to invent new technology, like smartphones or medical tools.

In an academic or professional context, applied indicates that a field of study is focused on solving practical problems. It distinguishes functional disciplines from theoretical ones. For instance, applied linguistics focuses on how we use language to teach or translate, rather than just studying how language works in the abstract.

Applied serves as a critical descriptor in professional and research settings to denote the translation of abstract principles into tangible outcomes. It bridges the gap between the intellectual and the empirical. When a researcher refers to 'applied methodologies,' they are emphasizing the pragmatic implementation of a theory to achieve a specific, measurable result in the field.

The nuance of applied in high-level discourse often touches on the philosophical divide between the 'ideal' and the 'actual.' It reflects the Aristotelian concept of praxis—the process by which a theory is enacted or realized. In literary or historical analysis, one might discuss the 'applied ethics' of a regime, referring to how abstract moral codes were translated into concrete, often controversial, policy decisions.

aplicado در ۳۰ ثانیه

  • Means practical use.
  • Opposite of theoretical.
  • Used in academic fields.
  • Adjective form of apply.

When we talk about something being applied, we are moving away from the world of 'what if' and into the world of 'how to.' Imagine you have a book full of physics formulas; that is theoretical. When you use those formulas to design a safer car, that is applied physics.

It is all about utility and function. In daily life, we use this word to describe fields of study that have a clear, tangible purpose. It’s the difference between knowing how a lightbulb works in theory and actually wiring one in your house.

The word applied comes from the Latin applicare, which means 'to join, attach, or connect.' Over time, it evolved through Old French into Middle English, maintaining the core idea of 'folding' or 'laying' one thing onto another.

Historically, it was used in a physical sense—like applying a bandage to a wound. By the 17th century, it took on the intellectual meaning we use today: 'applying' your mind or a theory to a specific task. It is fascinating how a word that once meant physically touching something grew to describe the connection between abstract thought and the physical world.

You will most often hear applied paired with academic subjects. Common collocations include applied science, applied linguistics, and applied arts. It is a very professional and academic term.

In casual conversation, you might hear someone say they are 'applying' a technique, but as an adjective, it is strictly reserved for describing fields or methods. It is rarely used to describe people, unlike the word 'diligent' which shares a similar meaning in some contexts.

While 'applied' itself isn't the core of many idioms, it is part of common professional phrases:

  • Applied to the case: Used to describe evidence relevant to a specific situation.
  • Applied pressure: Often used in medical or physical contexts.
  • Applied logic: Using sound reasoning to solve a problem.
  • Applied research: Investigating to solve a specific problem.
  • Applied effort: Putting energy into a task.

Pronounced as /əˈplaɪd/, this word is a past participle used as an adjective. It is usually placed before the noun it modifies, such as 'an applied method.'

It rhymes with 'supplied,' 'denied,' and 'cried.' Remember that the stress is on the second syllable. It is not usually used in a plural form because it describes a category or type of knowledge.

نکته جالب

The word originally meant to fold something onto something else.

راهنمای تلفظ

بریتانیایی /əˈplaɪd/

Sounds like 'uh-PLYD'.

آمریکایی /əˈplaɪd/

Sounds like 'uh-PLYD'.

خطاهای رایج

  • Forgetting the second 'p'
  • Mispronouncing the 'i' as a short vowel
  • Adding an extra syllable

هم‌قافیه با

supplied denied cried tried fried

سطح دشواری

خواندن 2/5

Easy to read

نوشتن 2/5

Easy to write

صحبت کردن 2/5

Easy to speak

گوش دادن 2/5

Easy to hear

بعداً چه یاد بگیریم؟

پیش‌نیازها

work use study

بعداً یاد بگیرید

theoretical empirical pragmatic

پیشرفته

hermeneutics praxis methodology

گرامر لازم

Past Participles as Adjectives

The applied method.

Adjective Placement

Applied science.

Articles with Uncountable Nouns

The applied science.

مثال‌ها بر اساس سطح

1

I use applied math to buy food.

I use practical math to buy groceries.

Used as an adjective before the noun.

2

She has applied skills.

3

This is an applied lesson.

4

We use applied science.

5

The teacher shows applied work.

6

It is an applied project.

7

He likes applied art.

8

We need applied logic.

1

Applied physics is very hard.

2

She studies applied linguistics.

3

They use applied techniques.

4

This is an applied solution.

5

He works in applied design.

6

We need applied research.

7

The course is applied learning.

8

They use applied methods.

1

The university offers a degree in applied mathematics.

2

Applied arts include graphic design and fashion.

3

His research is purely applied, not theoretical.

4

We need to find an applied solution to this problem.

5

Applied psychology helps in the workplace.

6

The team used an applied approach to the project.

7

She is an expert in applied technology.

8

The school focuses on applied skills.

1

The company is looking for someone with applied experience in software development.

2

Applied ethics is a major part of the medical curriculum.

3

His work represents a perfect marriage of theory and applied science.

4

They implemented an applied strategy to increase sales.

5

The project requires an applied understanding of economics.

6

Applied linguistics can help us learn languages faster.

7

She prefers applied research over academic theory.

8

The workshop was very applied and hands-on.

1

The professor emphasized the importance of applied research in solving the climate crisis.

2

Applied methodology is essential for the success of this sociological study.

3

He has a deep interest in applied aesthetics and its impact on urban planning.

4

The firm specializes in applied artificial intelligence for industrial automation.

5

The curriculum is designed to be highly applied, preparing students for the workforce.

6

Applied logic is the foundation of their new software architecture.

7

Her thesis explores the history of applied social sciences.

8

The solution was elegant in its simplicity and highly applied.

1

The scholar argued that the applied nature of the project compromised its theoretical integrity.

2

Applied hermeneutics allows us to interpret ancient texts in a modern context.

3

The institute is a leader in applied nanotechnology and material science.

4

His approach to governance was fundamentally applied, favoring pragmatism over ideology.

5

The discourse surrounding applied ethics continues to evolve in the digital age.

6

The project demonstrates the power of applied creativity in a corporate environment.

7

They are pioneers in the field of applied neurobiology.

8

The success of the mission relied on the applied expertise of the entire team.

ترکیب‌های رایج

applied science
applied mathematics
applied research
applied linguistics
applied arts
applied skills
applied technology
applied ethics
applied approach
applied psychology

اصطلاحات و عبارات

"apply oneself"

To work hard at something.

You must apply yourself to succeed.

neutral

"apply the brakes"

To slow down or stop an action.

We need to apply the brakes on spending.

neutral

"apply pressure"

To force someone to do something.

They applied pressure to get a deal.

neutral

"apply a coat"

To put a layer of paint or finish.

Apply a coat of paint to the wall.

neutral

"apply to"

To be relevant to someone or something.

This rule applies to everyone.

neutral

به‌راحتی اشتباه گرفته می‌شود

aplicado در مقابل applicable

Similar root.

Applicable means 'relevant', applied means 'used'.

The rule is applicable; the method is applied.

aplicado در مقابل applied for

Same word.

Applied for is a request.

I applied for a job.

aplicado در مقابل theoretical

Opposite concept.

Theoretical is abstract.

It is a theoretical idea.

aplicado در مقابل practical

Similar meaning.

Practical is broader.

He is a practical person.

الگوهای جمله‌سازی

A1

Applied + Noun

This is applied science.

A2

The + Applied + Noun + is...

The applied method is good.

B1

Focus on + Applied + Noun

We focus on applied research.

B2

Highly + Applied + Noun

It is a highly applied field.

C1

Subject + is + applied + in + context

Logic is applied in law.

خانواده کلمه

اسم‌ها

application The act of putting to use or a request form.

فعل‌ها

apply To put into action or to request.

صفت‌ها

applicable Relevant or appropriate.

مرتبط

appliance A device that has a practical use.

نحوه استفاده

frequency

7

مقیاس رسمیت

Formal Professional Academic Neutral

نکات

💡

Memory Palace

Imagine a laboratory (applied) vs. a cloud (theory).
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Native Speakers

They use it to define university majors.
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Cultural Insight

Focus on 'practicality' in English culture.
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Grammar Shortcut

Always look for a noun after 'applied'.
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Say It Right

Stress the second syllable.
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Don't Make This Mistake

Don't call a person 'applied'.
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Did You Know?

It comes from the Latin for 'attaching'.
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Study Smart

Group it with 'theory' to remember the contrast.
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Writing Tip

Use it to sound professional.
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Speaking Tip

Use it when discussing your job skills.

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روش یادسپاری

APPLY (a-ply) = A Practical Laying of logic.

تداعی تصویری

A person taking a book (theory) and using it to build a house (applied).

شبکه واژگان

practical science use theory method

چالش

Find one 'applied' field you are interested in today.

ریشه کلمه

Latin

معنای اصلی: To join or attach

بافت فرهنگی

None

Used heavily in university course names.

Applied Physics (Journal) Applied Arts Magazine

تمرین در زندگی واقعی

موقعیت‌های واقعی

At University

  • applied degree
  • applied studies
  • applied course

In Science

  • applied research
  • applied physics
  • applied chemistry

In Business

  • applied strategy
  • applied logic
  • applied skills

In Design

  • applied arts
  • applied design
  • applied aesthetics

شروع‌کننده‌های مکالمه

"Do you prefer theoretical or applied subjects?"

"Why is applied research important?"

"Can you name an applied art?"

"How do you apply your skills at work?"

"Is applied math useful in daily life?"

موضوعات نگارش

Describe a time you used your skills in an applied way.

Why do we need both pure and applied science?

What is the difference between theory and practice?

How can you apply what you learned today?

سوالات متداول

8 سوال
It is the past participle of the verb 'apply', but it functions as an adjective.
It is not common; usually, we say 'highly applied'.
Theoretical or pure.
Yes, 'applied arts' refers to design and crafts.
No, that is 'applied for' (verb).
Mostly in academic or professional contexts.
No, use 'diligent' instead.
Using science to solve real problems.

خودت رو بسنج

fill blank A1

She uses ___ math to count money.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: applied

Applied math is used for counting.

multiple choice A2

Which means practical?

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: applied

Applied means practical.

true false B1

Applied science is the same as pure science.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

They are opposites.

match pairs B1

Word

معنی

همه جفت شدند!

Matches opposites.

sentence order B2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

Science is applied useful (Wait, corrected: Applied science is useful).

fill blank B2

He works in the field of ___ linguistics.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: applied

Applied linguistics is a common field.

multiple choice C1

Applied methodology focuses on:

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: Practical results

It focuses on results.

true false C1

You can describe a person as 'applied'.

درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح: نادرست

It describes fields.

match pairs C2

Word

معنی

همه جفت شدند!

Matches concepts.

sentence order C2

کلمات زیر رو بزن تا جمله رو بسازی
درسته! نه دقیقاً. پاسخ صحیح:

The applied approach was successful.

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