Definitions from Wiktionary (operative)

▸ adjective:  Effectual or important.
▸ adjective:  Functional, in working order.
▸ adjective:  Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects.
▸ adjective:  Producing the appropriate or designed effect; efficacious.
▸ adjective:  Based upon, or consisting of, a surgical operation or operations. [from 18th c.]
▸ noun:  An employee or other worker with some particular function or skill.
▸ noun:  A spy, secret agent, or detective.
▸ noun:  A participant in an operation.
▸ Also see operative



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