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- [ap-li-key-tiv, uh-plik-uh-]
- /ˈæp lɪˌkeɪ tɪv, əˈplɪk ə-/
- /ˈæplɪkətɪv/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [ap-li-key-tiv, uh-plik-uh-]
- /ˈæp lɪˌkeɪ tɪv, əˈplɪk ə-/
Definitions of applicative word
- adjective applicative relevant or applicable 3
- adjective applicative applying or capable of being applied, as to some practical use; applicatory 3
- adjective applicative usable or capable of being used; practical; applicatory. 1
- noun applicative Relating to or involving the application of a subject or idea; practical or applied. 1
- adjective applicative Having practical application; applicable. 0
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Origin of applicative
First appearance:
before 1630 One of the 42% oldest English words
1630-40; applicate (now obsolete) to apply (see application) + -ive
Historical Comparancy
Parts of speech for Applicative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
applicative popularity
A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
applicative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for applicative
adj applicative
- relevant — bearing upon or connected with the matter in hand; pertinent: a relevant remark.
- pertinent — pertaining or relating directly and significantly to the matter at hand; relevant: pertinent details.
- germane — closely or significantly related; relevant; pertinent: Please keep your statements germane to the issue.
- suited — appropriate: She is suited to such a job.
- useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
adjective applicative
- appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.
Antonyms for applicative
adj applicative
- inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
- irrelevant — not relevant; not applicable or pertinent: His lectures often stray to interesting but irrelevant subjects.
- unsuitable — not suitable; inappropriate; unfitting; unbecoming.
- inapplicable — not applicable; unsuitable.
- improper — not proper; not strictly belonging, applicable, correct, etc.; erroneous: He drew improper conclusions from the scant evidence.
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