Inapplicable
(adjective)
- Not able to be applied or relevant.
- Not suitable or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation.
Origin:
Mid 17th century: from in- (expressing negation) + applicable, on the pattern of latin inaptus "unsuitable".
Examples:
- These regulations are inapplicable to the present case.
- The argument is inapplicable to this situation.
- The rule is inapplicable to small businesses.
- The law is inapplicable to this type of crime.
- The proposal is inapplicable to our current needs.