myEtymology.com: French etymology of application

Etymology of the French word application

the French word application

derived from the French word appliquer

derived from the Latin word applicatio (application, inclination; joining)

derived from the Latin word applicatus (situated close; clinging to)

derived from the Latin word applicare (apply, put in practice; connect, place near, bring into contact)

derived from the Late Latin word plicare (to fold; fold , bend, flex; multiply by X , X-tuple; add together)

derived from the Proto-Indo-European root *plek-

using the Latin prefix ad- (to, in addition)

derived from the Latin word ad (to; near; to; to; to; near)

The earliest known usage of application in French dates from the 14th century.