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APPLICATIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does applicative mean?
• APPLICATIVE (adjective)
The adjective APPLICATIVE has 1 sense:
1. readily applicable or practical
Familiarity information: APPLICATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Readily applicable or practical
Synonyms:
applicative; applicatory
Similar:
practical (concerned with actual use or practice)
Derivation:
apply (put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose)
apply (ensure observance of laws and rules)
apply (be pertinent or relevant or applicable)
apply (be applicable to; as to an analysis)
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