"Wert applicable to" is an archaic phrase derived from Middle English and Shakespearean English. It consists of two components: "wert," which is the second person singular past tense of the verb "to be," and "applicable to," where "applicable" means relevant or suitable, and "to" signifies a connection or association.
When combined, the phrase "wert applicable to" denotes a state or condition in the past where something was relevant or suitable to a specific situation, person, or context. It implies that something possessed qualities or characteristics that made it fitting or appropriate for a particular purpose at a given time. This phrase is often used to express a subjective judgment about the suitability or relevance of something in retrospect.
For instance, if someone says, "Your experience wert applicable to the job," they are suggesting that your previous experiences were suitable and relevant to the specific position or task being considered. This phrase examines the past and evaluates the conformity or adaptability of something to a particular circumstance, context, or individual.
Due to its archaic nature, the phrase "wert applicable to" is rarely used in contemporary English. It can occasionally be found in literary works, historical texts, or when recreating an older style of language, such as in period plays or costumes dramas.
