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operative
01
based on or relating to means of surgical operation
02
currently effective or actively exerting influence
Examples
The new regulations will be operative starting next year.
The security measures became operative immediately after the threat was identified.
03
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
04
effective; producing a desired effect
Operative
01
someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
02
a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
Word Family
operate
Verb
operative
Adjective
cooperative
Adjective
cooperative
Adjective
inoperative
Adjective
inoperative
Adjective
operatively
Adverb
operatively
Adverb
