Adjective & Noun · /ˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/ · functioning, effective, or a skilled worker
Definition
As an adjective: in operation; producing the intended effect. As a noun: a worker, especially one with a special or covert skill — a spy, a surgeon's assistant, or a skilled technician.
Origin
From Latin operativus, from operari (to work). Related to opus (a work). Entered English in the 17th century.
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🎧 Podcast 2 — Daily Use
Operative in Conversation
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