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. [1913 Webster]

Source: The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48
 

applicative adj : readily applicable or practical [syn: applicable, applicatory]

Source: WordNet (r) 2.0
 

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.

Source: Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913)