ad-

to, toward; addition; sometimes emphasis

Forms

ad-
ac- — Used before c in Latin.
af- — Used before f in Latin.
ag- — Used before g in Latin.
al- — Used before l in Latin.
ap- — Used before p in Latin.
ar- — Used before r in Latin.
as- — Used before s in Latin.
at- — Used before t in Latin.

Origin

Reconstructed Proto-Indo-European *ad, ‘to; near.’

Note

Later Latin-based spellings sometimes restored consonants that had disappeared in French.

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noun

application

ap-lih-KAY-shuhn/ˌæplɪˈkeɪʃn/

A formal request to be accepted or granted something.

She places her application in an envelope before mailing it.

Close view of formal application form being placed in envelope; only essential blank boxes and a signature stroke, no headings or fake text.

Etymology

apLatinto, toward; addition; sometimes emphasis

+plicLatinfold

+ationLatinan action, process, or result

The roots suggest folding toward, hence joining or attaching. The Latin noun could describe attaching oneself to a patron; the modern request sense likewise concerns seeking a position or opportunity.

In context

Swedish Talkies2:18

to obtain a work permit you must have an employment in Sweden you must have an employment contract that you must enclose with your application

How to apply for a work permit in Sweden | Brief discussion from the website | #migrationsverket

More examples

The college accepts applications until March 1.
Please submit an application for the nursing position.
The city approved our application for a building permit.

Forms

application · applications

applicant noun — A person requesting acceptance, permission, or benefits.

Similar words

request: Broader term that need not involve formal procedures or acceptance.
petition: Usually addresses an authority and may carry many signatures.