applicate Meaning & Definition
What Does Applicate Mean?
As a noun, applicate means An applied material; an application. It can also mean A line at right angles to the axis of a conic section that extends from the axis to the curve. As an adjective, it means Applied or put to some use. As a verb, it means Synonym of apply.
Applicate at a Glance
| Part of speech | noun, adjective, verb |
|---|---|
| Plural | applicates |
| Verb forms | applicates, applicating, applicated |
Applicate Definition (Noun)
- An applied material; an application
- A line at right angles to the axis of a conic section that extends from the axis to the curve
- The z-coordinate (the last of the three terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of Cartesian coordinates for a three-dimensional space)
Applicate as an Adjective
- Applied or put to some use.
Applicate as a Verb
- Synonym of apply.
Synonyms of Applicate
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Applicate synonyms and antonyms →Antonyms of Applicate
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Applicate in a Sentence
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Word Forms & Grammar
applicate (plural applicates)
applicate (not comparable)
applicate (third-person singular simple present applicates, present participle applicating, simple past and past participle applicated)
Origin of Applicate
Origin 1: Learned borrowing from Latin applicātus.[1]
Origin 2: From Middle English applicaten, a learned borrowing from Latin applicāt-, the past participial stem of applicō. In later use perhaps an independent back-formation from application.[2] For its use by non-native speakers, compare Catalan, Galician, Portuguese, and Spanish aplicar and Italian applicare.
Quick Answers About Applicate
Is applicate a noun or an adjective?
Applicate is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective and a verb.
What is the plural of applicate?
The plural of applicate is applicates.
What is the past tense of applicate?
The past tense of applicate is applicated. The present participle is applicating.