APPLICATIVE Synonyms: 52 Similar and Opposite Words

applicative

adjective

ˈa-plə-ˌkā-tiv

Definition of applicative

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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Evidence remains mixed, and dreams could also be an experiential by-product of useful sleeping-brain activity, rather than an adaptation with its own job description.

— New Atlas, New Atlas, 2 Nov. 2026
However, many of them still have enough capacity to remain useful for several more years.

— Georgina Jedikovska, Interesting Engineering, 2 Nov. 2026

Definition of useful

Adjective

Alaska Public Media's Liz Ruskin spoke with election law experts, who found no applicable laws but noted that the conduct described crosses moral and ethical lines.

— Brittney Melton, NPR, 30 Oct. 2026
Meanwhile, state officials are reviewing ETS's compliance with applicable data security requirements and its contractual obligations.

— Kurt Knutsson, FOXNews.com, 29 Oct. 2026

Definition of applicable

Adjective

Nevertheless, practical designs commonly target temperatures around 100–150 million degrees Celsius (180–270 million °F).

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 31 Oct. 2026
In practical terms, control of the House would give Democrats the power to conduct investigations and hold public hearings.

— James Speyer, New York Daily News, 30 Oct. 2026

Definition of practical

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Honorable rebels take a stand, work, and sacrifice, even against self-interest to bravely bring about something other than the chaos that naturally exists without applied effort to create something good.

— Joe Kinsey OutKick, FOXNews.com, 20 Oct. 2026
These measurements are then used by the motion-control system to adjust the arm’s position and applied forces.

— Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 19 Oct. 2026

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