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operative

op·er·a·tive [ óppərətiv, ópprətiv ]


adjective 
Definition:
 
1. in effect: in place and having an effect, especially the right or desired effect

2. significant: carrying a special meaning or significance

3. medicine of surgery: relating to or resulting from a surgical procedure



noun  (plural op·er·a·tives)
Definition:
 
1. skilled worker: a skilled worker, especially in a manufacturing industry

2. worker: somebody who performs a particular task or who works in a particular field ( formal or humorous )
a rodent operative

3. politics political worker: an employee of a political party who works in any behind-the-scenes capacity such as political troubleshooting or manipulation of media stories

4. U.S. detective: a private detective

5. spy: a spy or secret agent


op·er·a·tive·ly adverb
op·er·a·tiv·i·ty [ òppərə tívvətee, òpprə tívvətee ] noun
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