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Meaning of Applicative | Babel Free

Noun CEFR C1
əˈplɪkətɪv

Definitions

A grammatical construct that casts a peripheral noun phrase as direct object.

Equivalents

العربية عملي
Français applicatif applicative
Bahasa Indonesia aplikatif
Italiano applicative applicativo
한국어 적용형
Português aplicativo

Examples

“It remains a puzzle why some languages allow multiple applicatives while others prohibit them. In Salish, examples of multiple applicatives are attested in Columbian, Lushootseed, Tillamook, and the three Northern Interior languages.”

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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See also

Applicatively Applicator applicatorful Applicators Applicatory Applied

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