applicative

[ ap-li-key-tiv, uh-plik-uh- ]
/ ˈæp lɪˌkeɪ tɪv, əˈplɪk ə- /
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adjective

usable or capable of being used; practical; applicatory.

Origin of applicative

1630–40; applicate (now obsolete) to apply (see application) + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM applicative

ap·pli·ca·tive·ly, adverb non·ap·pli·ca·tive, adjective pseu·do·ap·pli·ca·tive, adjective un·ap·pli·ca·tive, adjective

Words nearby applicative

applicable, applicant, application, application program, applications package, applicative, applicator, applicatory, applied, applied anatomy, applied kinematics

Words related to applicative

serious, substantial, meaningful, considerable, significant, relevant, pertinent, applicable, apt, apropos, germane, suited, useful, suitable, key, primary, cardinal, fundamental, essential, grave

British Dictionary definitions for applicative

applicative
/ (əˈplɪkətɪv) /

adjective

relevant or applicable

Derived forms of applicative

applicatively, adverb