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The correct spelling is operative.
How to pronounce operative
/ˈɒpəɹətɪv/
nounIPA: /ˈɒpəɹətɪv/
Say it like: Ope-rat-ive
The correct spelling is operative. An employee or other worker with some particular function or skill. For example: "He's usually in a good mood — the operative word there being "usually". Today was a disaster."
Usage Examples
“He's usually in a good mood — the operative word there being "usually". Today was a disaster.”
“an operative motive”
“an operative dose, rule, or penalty”
Meanings
noun
- 1.An employee or other worker with some particular function or skill.
- 2.A spy, secret agent, or detective.
- 3.A participant in an operation.
adjective
- 1.Effectual or important.
- 2.Functional, in working order.
- 3.Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects.
- 4.Producing the appropriate or designed effect; efficacious.
- 5.Based upon, or consisting of, a surgical operation or operations.
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