op´er|a´tive|ly

op´er|a´tive|ly
op|er|a|tive «OP uh RAY tihv, -uhr uh tihv; OP ruh-», adjective, noun.
–adj.
1. in operation; exerting force or influence; operating or in effect: »

the laws operative in a community.

2. producing the intended or proper effect; effective: »

an operative medicine.

SYNONYM(S): efficacious.
3. having to do with work or productiveness: »

the operative sections of a factory.

4. o concerned with, or consisting of surgical operations: »

Treatment of the disease requires operative measures.

–n.
1. a trained or experienced laborer; worker: »

He is a skilled machine operative.

SYNONYM(S): workman, hand.
2. a) = detective. (Cf.detective) b) a secret agent or spy.
3. = operator (def. 4): (Cf.operator) »

political operatives.

op´er|a´tive|ly, adverb.
op´er|a´tive|ness, noun.

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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