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 Word Forms

• applicatorily adverb
• nonapplicatory adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of applicatory¹

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

Example Sentences

Having of being applied or used; applying; applicatory; practical.

From Project Gutenberg

Some of his most impressive sermons were formed entirely on the applicatory plan—some of them founded on Scripture inquiries, such as, "What think ye of Christ?"

From Project Gutenberg

The applicatory method bears somewhat the same relation to the method of studying books and hearing lectures that exercises in practical navigation bear to the study of the theory.

From Project Gutenberg

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

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