applicatory
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/əˈplɪkətəri/
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/əˈplɪkət(ə)ri/
serving to apply
Etymology
'applicatory' originates from Latin, specifically from the verb 'applicare' meaning 'to attach to, to apply', with the adjectival suffix '-ory' forming 'applicatorius' in Late Latin and then English 'applicatory'.
'applicare' (Latin) produced Late Latin/Medieval Latin forms such as 'applicator'/'applicatorius', which passed into English via usage in scholarly and technical contexts and became the modern English adjective 'applicatory'.
Initially related to the literal action 'to attach or apply', over time it came to be used more generally for things 'serving to apply' or 'relating to application' in technical and legal contexts.
Meanings by Part of Speech
Adjective 1
serving to apply; relating to the act or process of applying something (for example, a substance, method, or device).
The applicatory device ensured even distribution of the coating.
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Adjective 2
pertaining to application in a legal, technical, or procedural sense (rare/technical use).
They discussed the applicatory provisions of the regulation.
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Last updated: 2025/09/25 21:50