How to Pronounce Applicative

To pronounce "applicative", say APPL-ic-at-iv-e — 5 syllables. Tap play below to hear it in four English accents, or practice it syllable by syllable.

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APPL-ic-at-iv-e

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💡 Tip for remembering “applicative”

"applicative" has 5 syllables: appl-ic-at-iv-e.

What does applicative mean?

noun

  1. (grammar) A grammatical construct that casts a peripheral noun phrase as direct object.

adjective

  1. Having practical application; applicable.
  2. Of a programming language: using successive functional transformations on data to arrive at a result.

Related words

applicatoryapplicablepracticalappliableusefulappliedpracticablepointful

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How many syllables are in "applicative"?▾

"Applicative" has 5 syllables: appl · ic · at · iv · e.

What does "applicative" mean?▾

Applicative: (grammar) A grammatical construct that casts a peripheral noun phrase as direct object.

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