Web1. a. : producing an appropriate effect : efficacious. operative techniques. b. : most significant or essential. the operative word in a phrase. the operative facts. 2. : exerting …
WebAn operative is a person who is employed in or is skilled in a certain branch of work. Operative is generally used to mean a worker, but in some industries, an operative is specifically a representative or a manager.
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OPERATIVE | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary
Webadj. 1. Being in effect; having force; operating: "Two major tendencies are operative in the American political system" (Heinz Eulau). 2. Functioning effectively; efficient. 3. Engaged in or concerned with physical or mechanical activity. 4. Of, relating to, or resulting from a surgical operation.
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OPERATIVE | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary
Webformal. a worker, especially one who is skilled in working with their hands: a factory operative. mainly US. a person who works secretly for an organization: a CIA operative.
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OPERATIVE definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary
Web6 days ago · 6 meanings: 1. in force, effect, or operation 2. exerting force or influence 3. producing a desired effect; significant 4. of.... Click for more definitions.
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OPERATIVE | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary
WebDefinition of operative adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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operative noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage …
WebDefinition of operative noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
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operative | meaning of operative in Longman Dictionary of …
WebFrom Longman Dictionary of Contemporary English Related topics: Hospital op‧e‧ra‧tive1 /ˈɒpərətɪv $ ˈɑːpərə-, ˈɑːpəreɪ-/ adjective 1 working and able to be used OPP inoperative Only one runway is operative. the steps to be taken before the scheme can become operative → operational(1) 2 → the operative word 3 relating to a medical operation …
