Relating to or involving the application of a subject or idea; practical or applied:applicative algebra...
She said that the team would design applicative tests that were capable of assessing the students' abilities and competencies as required by the curriculum.
Its applicative potential is shown by this study.
We analyze the applicative pattern as an argument-structure construction, in terms of this study.
Origin
Mid 17th century: from Latin applicat- 'set close or in contact, fastened to', from the verb applicare(see apply).