Operative (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Being in force or having or exerting force; "operative regulations"; "the major tendencies operative in the American political system".
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Meaning 2
Relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine; "a surgical appendix"; "a surgical procedure"; "operative dentistry".
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Meaning 3
Effective; producing a desired effect; "the operative word".
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Meaning 4
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing; "in running (or working) order"; "a functional set of brakes".
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