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Meaning of the word operative in English

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operative

US /ˈɑː.pɚ.ə.t̬ɪv/
UK /ˈɑː.pɚ.ə.t̬ɪv/

Adjective

1.

functioning or having effect.

Example:
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the transmitter is operative
Synonym:
in forceeffectivein effectvalidfunctioningworkingrunningup and runningin actiongoingoperationalworkableserviceablefunctionalusableviable
Synonym:
invalidout of order
2.

relating to surgery.

Example:
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they had wounds needing operative treatment

Noun

1.

a worker, especially a skilled one in a manufacturing industry.

Synonym:
machinistmechanicengineerdriverworkerworkmanartisancraftsmancraftswoman
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