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operative

The word “operative” has 4 syllables: op-er-a-tive

It's pronounced as /ˈɑː.pə.rə.tɪv/

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In the thesaurus, “operative” has 115 synonyms and 57 antonyms.

Here are synonyms and antonyms for operative along with examples of usage in sentences.

Synonyms for operative

Antonyms for operative

Meanings of operative

  • noun
    1. An employee or other worker with some particular function or skill.
    2. A spy, secret agent, or detective.
    3. A participant in an operation.
  • adjective
    1. Effectual or important.
    2. Functional, in working order.
    3. Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects.
    4. Producing the appropriate or designed effect; efficacious.
    5. Based upon, or consisting of, a surgical operation or operations.

Example Sentences

  • The new policy will become operative starting tomorrow.
  • His statement was technically correct, but the operative word was missing.
  • They hired a private operative to investigate the case.
  • The equipment is still operative despite its age.
  • Safety measures must be fully operative before reopening the site.

On this page you'll find 172 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to operative, such as: abortive, accomplished, active, adept, adequate, agent, alive.

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