• Applicate

    Full definition of applicate

    Noun

    applicate

    (plural applicates)
    1. An applied material; an application
    2. (mathematics) A line at right angles to the axis of a conic section that extends from the axis to the curve

    Verb

    1. To apply (a material to a surface)

    Adjective

    applicate

    1. Applied or put to some use.
      • I. TaylorThose applicate sciences which extend the power of man over the elements.----
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