applicationism

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noun

A tendency to view situations as problems to be solved by applying a certain theory or technique.

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Meanings

nounapplicationism (uncountable)
  1. uncountableA tendency to view situations as problems to be solved by applying a certain theory or technique.

Origin

From application + -ism.

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Rhymes & wordplay

Anagrams

misapplication
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APA

applicationism. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/applicationism

MLA

“applicationism.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/applicationism. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “applicationism,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/applicationism.

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