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applicatory

[ ap-li-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, uh-plik-uh- ]

/ ˈæp lɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, əˈplɪk ə- /

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adjective

fitted for application or use; practical.

Origin of applicatory

1530–40; applicate (see applicative) + -ory¹

OTHER WORDS FROM applicatory

ap·pli·ca·to·ri·ly, adverb non·ap·pli·ca·to·ry, adjective

Words nearby applicatory

application, application program, applications package, applicative, applicator, applicatory, applied, applied anatomy, applied kinematics, applied linguistics, appliqué

Example sentences from the Web for applicatory

In this the function of conscience passes from its fundamental idea into the form of an applicatory judgment.

Theoretical Ethics |Milton Valentine
In the practical and applicatory parts of his discourse he was peculiarly striking.

Memorials of the Independent Churches in Northamptonshire |Thomas Coleman

British Dictionary definitions for applicatory

applicatory

/ (ˈæplɪkətərɪ) /

adjective

suitable for application