applicatory

[ ap-li-kuh-tawr-ee, -tohr-ee, uh-plik-uh- ]
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adjective
  1. fitted for application or use; practical.

Origin of applicatory

1
1530–40; applicate (see applicative) + -ory1

Other words from applicatory

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

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British Dictionary definitions for applicatory

applicatory

/ (ˈæplɪkətərɪ) /


adjective
  1. suitable for application

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