Entry 1 sense Webster, 1913 Applicative /(ăp"plĭ*kā̇*tĭv)/ · Ap·pli·ca·tive · IPA /əˈplɪkətɪv/ 01 a. Capable of being applied or used; applying; applicatory; practical. 1. Capable of being applied or used; applying; applicatory; practical.