Applicative \Ap"pli*ca*tive\ ([a^]p"pl[i^]*k[asl]*t[i^]v), a. [Cf. F. applicatif, fr. L. applicare. See {Apply}.] Capable of being applied or used; applying; applicatory; practical. --Bramhall. -- {Ap"pli*ca*tive*ly}, adv.
applicative adj : readily applicable or practical [syn: {applicable}, {applicatory}]