Operative

usgb/ˈɑːpərətɪv/
adjective

Making things work, or influencing the operation of something.

The operative machines in the factory are noisy.
Visual representation of "operative" - Making things work, or influencing the operation of something

Often appears as...

  • operative word
  • operative term
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Practical Implication

Focuses on making things work practically in everyday situations.

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Are the repairs operative yet?
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Word Emphasis

Used to stress the main or crucial word in a phrase or sentence.

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In the phrase 'silently operative', 'operative' is the key word.
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System Functioning

Refers to how parts of a system are actively working together.

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The new software is fully operative in the network.
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