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英英字典: operative

operative   (Sound)

KK Pronunciation

〔 ˋɑpәˏretIv,ˋɑpәrәtIv 〕

Pronunciation

〔 ˊɒpәrәtiv,ˊɒpәreitiv 〕


Overview of noun operative

The noun operative has 2 senses



Overview of adj operative

The adj operative has 4 senses


  • operative -- (being in force or having or exerting force; "operative regulations"; "the major tendencies operative in the American political system")

  • surgical, operative -- (relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine; "a surgical appendix"; "a surgical procedure"; "operative dentistry")

  • operative -- (effective; producing a desired effect; "the operative word")

  • running, operative, functional, working -- ((of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes")

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