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Meaning of OPERATIVE in English

Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects; as, an operative motive.

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    Meaning of OPERATIVE in English

    • Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects; as, an operative motive.
    • Producing the appropriate or designed effect; efficacious; as, an operative dose, rule, or penalty.
    • Based upon, or consisting of, an operation or operations; as, operative surgery.
    • A skilled worker; an artisan; esp., one who operates a machine in a mill or manufactory.

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