aplikovaná

Aplikovaná is the feminine singular form of the adjective aplikovaný in Czech and Slovak, meaning "applied." It describes something that is intended for practical use or that results from applying theory to real-world problems. The term is common in science, engineering, and professional contexts, where it helps distinguish applied disciplines from theoretical or basic ones.

In usage, aplikovaná accompanies feminine nouns: for example, aplikovaná věda (applied science), aplikovaná matematika (applied mathematics), aplikovaná chemie (applied chemistry), or aplikovaná psychologie (applied psychology). The corresponding masculine and neuter forms are aplikovaný and aplikované; the form changes with the noun’s gender and case.

Etymology: the word arises from the verb aplikovat, meaning "to apply," and functions as an adjective derived from that verb. It is widely used in both Czech and Slovak, with related forms such as aplikovaný (masc.) and aplikované (neut.).

In contemporary usage, aplikovaná often appears in academic and professional contexts to denote practical orientation of a field, method, or study, in contrast with purely theoretical approaches.