applicative

adjective

ap·pli·ca·tive ˈa-plə-ˌkā-tiv

ə-ˈpli-kə-

: applicable, practical

: put to use : applied

applicatively adverb

certain basic work skills that are applicative to almost any job and work environment

Etymology

Latin applicātus, past participle of applicāre "to bring into contact (with), situate near, bring to bear (on)" + -ive — more at apply

First Known Use

1607, in the meaning defined at sense 2

Time Traveler

The first known use of applicative was in 1607

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Style

“Applicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/applicative. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.

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