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operative

One entry found.

Main Entry:
op·er·a·tive Listen to the pronunciation of operative Listen to the pronunciation of operative
Pronunciation:
\ˈäp-(ə-)rət-iv, ˈäp-ə-ˌrāt-\
Function:
adjective
: of, relating to, involving, or resulting from an operation <operative treatment> <operative mortality rates>
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