One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner. / (specific, law) A party who initiates legal proceedings against another party.

plural of applicant

The act of applying or laying on, in a literal sense / The substance applied. / The act of applying as a means; the employment of means to accomplish an end; specific use.

suitable for application, relevant

plural of application

The degree to which a thing is applicable; relevancy.

A tool or device used to apply a fluid or semi-fluid substance to a surface. / A tubular device to insert a tampon into the vagina.

In an applicable manner.

plural of applicator

The state or quality of being applicable.