OPERATIVE Synonyms

There are 13 synonyms of the word operative. (exact relations)
There are 17 hypernyms of the word operative. (close relations)

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operate operable operation operatively

Best Alternative Words for OPERATIVE


Rank	Word	Save?	More Syns..	Usage	Type
1	functional				adjectiveadj
2	pi				nounn
3	running				verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
4	shamus				nounn
5	sherlock				verb, nounv, n
6	surgical				adjectiveadj
7	working				noun, adjectiven, adj
8	intelligence agent				nounn
9	intelligence officer				nounn
10	private detective				nounn
11	private eye				nounn
12	private investigator				nounn
13	secret agent				nounn

Best Hypernyms For OPERATIVE

Here is a list of related hypernyms for operative, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.

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Phrases (1)

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