Looking for the meaning of the word OPERATIVE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of OPERATIVE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Operative
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late Middle English: from late Latin operativus, from Latin operat- ‘done by labour’, from the verb operari (see operate)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɒp(ə)rətɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
functioning or having effect
Short Definition:functioning or having effect
Examples:- the transmitter is operative
- the mining ban would remain operative
Definition:
relating to surgery
Short Definition:relating to surgery
Examples:- wounds needing operative treatment
Word: Operative
Speech Type: Noun
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈɒp(ə)rətɪv
Dialects: British English
Definition:
a worker, especially one in a manufacturing industry
Short Definition:worker
Examples:- the operatives clean the machines at the end of every shift
Definition:
a secret agent or private detective
Short Definition:secret agent
Examples:- a CIA operative
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