applicative

adjective

ˈa-plə-ˌkā-tiv How to pronounce applicative (audio)
Definition of applicativenext
as in useful
capable of being put to use or account certain basic work skills that are applicative to almost any job and work environment

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  1. useful
  2. applicable
  3. applied
  4. practical
  5. pragmatic
Adjective
  • Capsules are a convenient supplement option, while liquid is useful when cooking.
    Lindsay Curtis, Verywell Health, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Crown corporations can be very useful, but many are hard to justify in a time of rapidly increasing costs and taxes.
    Wal van Lierop, Forbes, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • That's going to be most applicable for higher-income Americans, who are more likely to be affected by some of the changes.
    Aimee Picchi, CBS News, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Boost members receive free delivery in as little as 2 hours at $12.99 per month or $99 per year, plus applicable taxes.
    Chris Sims, The Courier-Journal, 5 Dec. 2024
Definition of applicable
Adjective
  • An applied micro-economist, Bertrand conducts research in the fields of labor economics, corporate finance, political economy and development economics.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • But scientists funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the largest funder of basic and applied research, typically experience gaps in funding of 2 to 3 years each, a 2023 study found.
    ByJeffrey Brainard, science.org, 1 Aug. 2024
Definition of applied
Adjective
  • Take this time to prepare for future energy needs with practical savings.
    Tyler Shepherd, USA TODAY, 17 Dec. 2024
  • The overall picture is that the physiology is real, but the practical effects seem to be too small to measure.
    Alex Hutchinson, Outside Online, 16 Dec. 2024
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • Under Frank, Riemer believes Brentford evolved from a dominant, possession-heavy Championship team to a more pragmatic one in the Premier League before becoming a more expansive outfit again following Toney’s sale to Al Ahli in the summer.
    Oliver Kay, The Athletic, 13 Dec. 2024
  • Experts and residents of Idlib describe their governance as pragmatic and influenced by both internal and external pressure, with efforts to distance themselves from a jihadist past and gain international acceptance.
    Mostafa Salem, CNN, 13 Dec. 2024
Definition of pragmatic
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“Applicative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/applicative. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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