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

applicator

AP-lih-kay-ter/ˈæplɪkeɪtər/

A tool or device used to put a substance onto a surface.

The foam applicator spreads a smooth strip of paint across the board.

Foam roller applicator lays one smooth strip of paint on a board, clean physical contact.

Etymology

apLatinto, toward; addition; sometimes emphasis

+plicLatinfold

+atorLatina person or thing that performs an action

The roots “to” and “fold” underlie Latin applicare, “attach or join.” Bringing things into contact is the useful connection: an applicator puts a substance into contact with a surface.

In context

Trad-Man The Window Cleaner1:19

you need an applicator this is what is going to actually scrub your window and apply the cleaning chemicals

Squeegee A Window PERFECTLY

More examples

The bottle includes a brush applicator.
Discard the used applicators after painting.
The narrow applicator reaches inside the corner.

Forms

applicator · applicators

Similar words

brush: A particular bristled tool used for application or cleaning.
dispenser: Releases material without necessarily spreading it onto a surface.