applicative Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite readily applicable or practical
    applicatory.

WordNet

Ap"pli*ca*tive adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. applicatif, fr. L. applicare. See Apply.
Definitions
  1. Having of being applied or used; applying; applicatory; practical. Bramhall. -- Ap"pli*ca*tive*ly, adv.

Webster 1913