SINCE 1828
operant
adjective
op·er·ant
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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
adjective
op·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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