Definitions
being in force or having or exerting force
Word origin
From Middle English operative, operatyfe, from Middle French operatif (modern French opératif) or its etymon Latin operātīvus. By surface analysis, operate + -ive.
Used in a sentence
“He's usually in a good mood — the operative word there being "usually". Today was a disaster.”
“an operative motive”
“It holds in all operative principles.”
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