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Operative

//ˈɒpəɹətɪv//

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The word "operative" can be used as noun, adjective and adjective.

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antonym

inoperative inoperative inoperative inoperative

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

agent detective

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effective functioning good important in effect in force in operation operant operating operational postoperative preoperative significant working

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