Applicable and Immaterial

Opposite meaning words

Applicable adjective - Having to do with the matter at hand.

Usage example: that comment isn't applicable to our discussion

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Immaterial is an antonym for applicable.

Immaterial adjective - Not having anything to do with the matter at hand.

Usage example: while undoubtedly upsetting, that story is immaterial to the question of why you are late

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Applicable is an antonym for immaterial.

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Immaterial and Applicable. (2016). Retrieved 2026, August 13, from https://thesaurus.plus/related/applicable/immaterial

Applicable & Immaterial. N.p., 2016. Web. 13 Aug. 2026. <https://thesaurus.plus/related/applicable/immaterial>.

Immaterial or Applicable. 2016. Accessed August 13, 2026. https://thesaurus.plus/related/applicable/immaterial.

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