\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.