applicatory

[ ap-li-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, uh-plik-uh- ]

adjective

1. fitted for application or use; practical.

applicatory

/ ˈæplɪkətərɪ /

adjective

1. suitable for application

Other Words From

• appli·ca·tori·ly adverb
• non·appli·ca·tory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of applicatory¹

1530–40; applicate ( applicative ) + -ory ¹

Example Sentences

In the practical and applicatory parts of his discourse he was peculiarly striking.

From Project Gutenberg

In this the function of conscience passes from its fundamental idea into the form of an applicatory judgment.

From Project Gutenberg

Related Words

• admissible
• applicable
• compatible
• consistent
• germane
• important
• pertinent
• proper
• related
• significant
• suitable
• suited