operative
operative is a polysyllabic word with 4 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, operative is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofoperative
- An employee or other worker with some particular function or skill.
- A spy, secret agent, or detective.
- A participant in an operation.
- Effectual or important.
Example: "He's usually in a good mood — the operative word there being "usually". Today was a disaster."
- Functional, in working order.
- Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects.
Example: "an operative motive"
- Producing the appropriate or designed effect; efficacious.
Example: "an operative dose, rule, or penalty"
- Based upon, or consisting of, a surgical operation or operations.
Example: "operative surgery"
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