Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /əˈplɪkətɪvli/
KK: /əˈplɪkətɪvli/
Definition
In a way that applies or is relevant to a particular situation or context.
Example
The rules were applied applicatively to ensure fairness in the competition.
Conversation

Have you ever thought about how we use math applicatively in our daily lives?

Definitely! I use it when budgeting my expenses every month.

Right? It's interesting how those concepts show up applicatively without us even noticing.

Exactly! It's like math is everywhere if we just look for it.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
functionally
practically
effectively
Antonyms
theoretically
abstractly
impractically
Root Explanation
Applicatively → It is formed from "applicare" (meaning to apply) and the suffix "-ively" (meaning in a manner). The word "applicatively" means in a manner that applies or is relevant to a particular situation.
Memory Tip
Think of 'applying' something in a specific way — 'applicare' means to apply, and '-ively' indicates the manner of doing so.
Visually Confused Words
replicatively
implicatively
explicatively
appellatively
placatively
amplicative
plicative
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