operative, adj.
freq. cnt. 1
freq. cnt. 1
being in force or having or exerting force
<adj.all> freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
operative
sample sentences
"operative regulations""the major tendencies operative in the American political system"
lexical pointers
antonym
semantic pointers
similar to
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
<adj.all> (a) (a) freq. cnt.: 1 freq. cnt.: 1
functional operative running working
sample sentences
"in running (or working) order""a functional set of brakes"
lexical pointers
derivationally related form
semantic pointers
similar to
relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine
<adj.all>
operative surgical
sample sentences
"a surgical appendix""a surgical procedure"
"operative dentistry"
semantic pointers
similar to
effective; producing a desired effect
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operative