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applicatively

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /əˈplɪkətɪvli/

KK: /əˈplɪkətɪvli/

adverb
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
Sloth A
Have you ever thought about how we use math applicatively in our daily lives?
Sloth B
Definitely! I use it when budgeting my expenses every month.
Sloth A
Right? It's interesting how those concepts show up applicatively without us even noticing.
Sloth B
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
plicately
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