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operative
[ op-er-uh-tiv, op-ruh-tiv, op-uh-rey-tiv ]
noun
- a person engaged, employed, or skilled in some branch of work, especially productive or industrial work; worker.
Synonyms:
- a detective.
Synonyms: ,
- a secret agent; spy.
adjective
- having force; being in effect or operation:
laws operative in this city.
- effective or efficacious.
Synonyms: ,
- engaged in, concerned with, or pertaining to work or productive activity.
- significant; key:
The operative word in that sentence is “sometimes.”
- Medicine/Medical. concerned with, involving, or pertaining to surgical operations.
operative
/ ˈɒəəɪ /
adjective
- in force, effect, or operation
- exerting force or influence
- producing a desired effect; significant
the operative word
- of or relating to a surgical procedure
noun
- a worker, esp one with a special skill
- a private detective
Derived Forms
- ˈDZپ, adverb
- ˈDZپԱ, noun
Other yvlog Forms
- DZİ··پ· adverb
- DZİ··پ·Ա DZ···پ··ٲ [op-er-, uh, -, tiv, -i-tee], noun
- t·DZİ··پ noun adjective
- ԴDz·DZİ··پ adjective
- ܲ·DZİ··پ adjective
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of operative1
Example Sentences
It also said a Hamas operative and "eight other terrorists" were among those killed, but named only one.
Wearing sunglasses and a heavy leather trenchcoat, Fishburne showed off his action movie chops as the enigmatic operative Morpheus in the original film and the first two sequels.
They often work alone, without the support of editors, researchers, or political operatives who could sharpen their messaging and deepen their impact.
It also claimed that nine Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad operatives were killed in the incident.
The Israeli military said it had targeted a Hezbollah operative who had helped Hamas plan an attack against Israeli civilians.
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More About Operative
What does operative mean?
An operative is a person who is employed in or is skilled in a certain branch of work.
Operative is generally used to mean a worker, but in some industries, an operative is specifically a representative or a manager.
In the fields of espionage and tactics, an operative is almost always a spy or agent working secretly for an organization.
Operative also means detective when used in reference to the police force or private investigation teams.
As an adjective, operative often means exerting power or influence. Something that is operative is binding or in effect, such as operative laws or an operative organization that establishes rules.
In medicine, operative describes something related to a surgical operation. Operative pain, for example, is pain that occurs from having an operation.
Example: A public relations operative informed us that there is an emerging crisis.
Where does operative come from?
The first records of the term operative come from around the 1590s. It ultimately comes from the Latin DZus.
You might also hear operative used to mean “key” or “central,” especially as in the context of literature or grammar. In this case, something operative is required or unavoidable for the completion or accomplishment of something. In grammar, an operative word is one that gives the sentence its specific meaning or emphasizes the main point.
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What are some other forms related to operative?
- operatively (adverb)
- operativeness (noun)
- interoperative (adjective, noun)
- nonoperative (adjective)
- inoperative (adjective)
What are some synonyms for operative?
What are some words that share a root or word element with operative?
What are some words that often get used in discussing operative?
How is operative used in real life?
Operative is a common word with several meanings.
Love you all… Talk to you in 24 hrs- unplug, do something meaningful- "do" is the operative word;) I'm stoked!
— Ian Somerhalder (@iansomerhalder)
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— Gorgon City (@GorgonCity)
"Going to your happy place" reduces operative pain.
— UberFacts (@UberFacts)
Try using operative!
Is operative used correctly in the following sentence?
The operative word in the stirring directions is ‘continuously,’ otherwise the mixture will burn.
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