Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
operative
adjective, noun
/ˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/
Definition
One who operates or has a specific function.
Examples
The operative word in this sentence is ‘important’.
As an operative, she was responsible for coordinating various tasks.
He worked as an operative in a clandestine organization.
Meaning
Relating to a process or action that is effective and producing a desired result.
Synonyms
- effective
- functional
- active
- practical
- operative part
