Dictionary Check: operative
"operative" is a valid word!
Scrabble
14
points
Words with Friends
16
points
Definition
adjective
being in force or having or exerting force
Example:
"operative regulations"
adjective
relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine
Example:
"a surgical appendix"
adjective
effective; producing a desired effect
Example:
"the operative word"
adjective
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
Example:
"in running (or working) order"
noun
a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
noun
someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations
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