Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

applicant

/ˈæp.lə.kənt/

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: 3.64 in modern English

Syllables
ap-pli-cant
IPA
/ˈæp.lə.kənt/
15
Scrabble Score
9
Letters
3
Syllables
7
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.

noun

One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.

noun

The third coordinate (or z-coordinate) in a three-dimensional coordinate system.

Example Sentences

Etymology

From Latin applicans, present participle of applicare. See apply.

Origin

Word Breakdown

Regional Pronunciation

  • American English: /ˈæp.lə.kənt/
  • British English: /ˈæp.lɪ.kənt/

Inflected Forms

applicants (plural)

Derived Forms

nonapplicant reapplicant

Phrases

job applicant

Synonyms

applicate applier

Questions

How do you pronounce applicant?
The recorded pronunciation is /ˈæp.lə.kənt/.
What does applicant mean?
One who applies for something; one who makes a request; a petitioner.
Where does applicant come from?
It is traced to Latin.

How to pronounce applicant

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