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OPERANTS

(noun)

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There are 2 meanings of the word Operants.

Operants - as a noun

An operative person or thing.

Any of a class of behaviors that produce consequences by operating (i.e., acting) upon the environment.

Example Sentences

"There are two types of operants: reinforcers and punishers."
"Skinner believed that operants are the basic unit of behavior."
"The operants in the study were rewarded with food."
"Positive operants increase the likelihood of a behavior being repeated."
"Negative operants decrease the likelihood of a behavior being repeated."
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Word Game Points

Is OPERANTS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, operants is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OPERANTS has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.

Is OPERANTS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, operants is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OPERANTS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 12.

Is OPERANTS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, operants is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OPERANTS has a WORDFEUD points total of 11.

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