applicative

adjective

ˈa-plə-ˌkā-tiv How to pronounce applicative (audio)
Definition of applicativenext
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for applicative
  1. useful
  2. applicable
  3. applied
  4. practical
  5. pragmatic
Adjective
  • Consuming high quality, unsweetened cocoa powder, or even 70% dark chocolate in small doses offers a sense of satiety that could be useful for those hoping to maintain or lose weight.
    Alessandra Signorelli, Vogue, 19 Nov. 2024
  • India’s effort to build domestic support for global leadership by mounting a G-20 road show—encouraging popular participation by creating festival pavilions and scheduling lectures, meetings, and other events in dozens of Indian cities—provides a useful model.
    Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of useful
Adjective
  • Executives at The Taiwan Creative Content Fest were told Tuesday that Thailand will soon increase its location production rebate system to 30% of applicable spending, up from the current 20%.
    Patrick Frater, Variety, 5 Nov. 2024
  • This principle is applicable in any type of communication and can be adopted right away.
    Adrian Dearnell, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
Definition of applicable
Adjective
  • An applied micro-economist, Bertrand conducts research in the fields of labor economics, corporate finance, political economy and development economics.
    Michael T. Nietzel, Forbes, 1 Nov. 2024
  • But scientists funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health, the largest funder of basic and applied research, typically experience gaps in funding of 2 to 3 years each, a 2023 study found.
    ByJeffrey Brainard, science.org, 1 Aug. 2024
Definition of applied
Adjective
  • Here are some practical tips from her to help transform your company culture.
    Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
  • From a practical perspective, Kantz notes that homeowners who live in warm climates year-round might consider going for lighter colors to avoid heat retention that could make the interior of a home warmer and result in higher cooling costs.
    Elizabeth Stamp, Architectural Digest, 5 Nov. 2024
Definition of practical
Adjective
  • However, after the initial excitement fades, the pragmatic, boring gift gets the most use.
    Allie Volpe, Vox, 19 Nov. 2024
  • Trump can help shape the direction of those institutions as a leading shareholder, for example, by building a relationship with Ajay Banga, the pragmatic businessman leading the World Bank.
    Leslie Vinjamuri, Foreign Affairs, 15 Nov. 2024
Definition of pragmatic
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