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operative

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1op·er·a·tive 
          Listen to the pronunciation of 1operative
Pronunciation:
\ˈä-p(ə-)rə-tiv, ˈä-pə-ˌrā-\
Function:
adjective
Date:
15th century
1 a: producing an appropriate effect : efficacious b: most significant or essential <the operative word in a phrase>2: exerting force or influence : operating3 a: having to do with physical operations (as of machines) b: working <an operative craftsman>4: based on or consisting of an operation <operative dentistry>
op·er·a·tive·ly adverb
op·er·a·tive·ness noun


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