Complete Definition of "operative"

English
Adjective
en-adj

  1. effectual|Effectual or important.

#:The operative word in the phrase "last chance" is "last".

  1. Functional, in working order.

Translations
Dutch: werkzaam

Noun
en-noun
#An employee or other worker with some particular function or skill.
#A spy, secret agent, or detective.

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Italian
Adjective
operative p

  1. feminine of|operativo

Category:Italian adjective forms

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