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- operative⇄adj. 1. in operation; exerting force or influence; operating or in effect.
Ex. the laws operative in a community.
2. producing the intended or proper effect; effective.
Ex. an operative medicine.
(SYN) efficacious.
3. hav - operative⇄adv. operatively.
- operative⇄noun operativeness.
- operative⇄noun 1. a trained or experienced laborer; worker.
Ex. He is a skilled machine operative.
(SYN) workman, hand.
2a. detective.
b. a secret agent or spy.
3. operator (def. 4).
Ex. political operatives. - operative⇄operative, adjective, noun.