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applicatory

ap·pli·ca·to·ry
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ap-li-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, uh-plik-uh-]
    • /ˈæp lɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, əˈplɪk ə-/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [ap-li-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, uh-plik-uh-]
    • /ˈæp lɪ kəˌtɔr i, -ˌtoʊr i, əˈplɪk ə-/

Definitions of applicatory word

  • adjective applicatory suitable for application 3
  • adjective applicatory that can be applied or used; practical 3
  • adjective applicatory fitted for application or use; practical. 1
  • noun applicatory Able to be applied or used, practical. 1

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Origin of applicatory

First appearance:

before 1530
One of the 29% oldest English words
1530-40; applicate (see applicative) + -ory1

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Parts of speech for Applicatory

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

applicatory popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 47% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for applicatory

adj applicatory

  • 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 applicatory

  • appropriate — Something that is appropriate is suitable or acceptable for a particular situation.

Antonyms for applicatory

adj applicatory

  • 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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