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op·er·ant | \ ˈä-pə-rənt 
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\Definition of operant
(Entry 1 of 2)
1 : functioning or tending to produce effects : effective an operant conscience
2 : of or relating to the observable or measurable
3 : of, relating to, or being an operant or operant conditioning
operant behavior
operant
nounDefinition of operant (Entry 2 of 2)
: behavior (such as bar pressing by a rat to obtain food) that operates on the environment to produce rewarding and reinforcing effects
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operant
adjectiveop·er·ant | \ ˈäp-ə-rənt \
\Medical Definition of operant
(Entry 1 of 2)
: of, relating to, or being an operant or operant conditioning
operant behavior — compare respondent
operant
nounMedical Definition of operant (Entry 2 of 2)
: behavior (as bar pressing by a rat to obtain food) that operates on the environment to produce rewarding and reinforcing effects
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