a. (Logic) Enlarging a conception by adding to that which is already known or received. [ 1913 Webster ]
“All bodies possess power of attraction” is an ampliative judgment; because we can think of bodies without thinking of attraction as one of their immediate primary attributes. Abp. W. Thomson. [ 1913 Webster ]
a. [ Cf. F. applicatif, fr. L. applicare. See Apply. ] Capable of being applied or used; applying; applicatory; practical. Bramhall. --
a. [ Cf. F. applicatif, fr. L. applicare. See Apply. ] Capable of being applied or used; applying; applicatory; practical. Bramhall. --