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Definitions for applicative
ˈæp lɪˌkeɪ tɪv, əˈplɪk ə-ap·plica·tive
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Princeton's WordNet
applicative, applicatoryadjective
readily applicable or practical
Wiktionary
applicativeadjective
Having practical application; applicable
Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
Applicativeadjective
That which applies.
Etymology: from apply.
The directive command for counsel is in the understanding, and the applicative command for putting in execution, is in the will. John Bramhall, against Hobbes.
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Applicative is a term often used in computer programming referring to a type of interface which allows for applying functors (a kind of function, procedure or operation) over multiple arguments. It is a fundamental piece within functional programming that allows for the application of a function to an argument within a computational context. The term may also refer to Applicative Order Evaluation, a strategy used in programming where arguments in a function are evaluated before the function itself.
Webster Dictionary
Applicativeadjective
capable of being applied or used; applying; applicatory; practical
Etymology: [Cf. F. applicatif, fr. L. applicare. See Apply.]
Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of applicative in Chaldean Numerology is: 5
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of applicative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 6
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