operative
Pronunciation: /ˈɒpəɹətɪv/
The English word “operative” has 8 meanings listed here.
adjective
- Effectual or important.
- Functional, in working order.
- Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects.
- Producing the appropriate or designed effect; efficacious.
- Based upon, or consisting of, a surgical operation or operations.
noun
Etymology
From Middle English operative, operatyfe, from Middle French operatif (modern French opératif) or its etymon Latin operātīvus. By surface analysis, operate + -ive.
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