ˌæp.lɪˈkeɪ.tɪv

Definitions

1. adjective

relating to or characteristic of an applicative language or an applicative functor.

“The applicative approach to programming languages has gained popularity in recent years.”

2. noun

a part of a verb that expresses a relationship between the verb’s arguments, especially in applicative languages.

“In the applicative system, the verb’s applicative is used to indicate the indirect object.”