Definitions
There are 6 meanings of the word
Operative.
How to pronounce operative:
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Operative - as an adjective
Being in force or having or exerting force
Example: "Operative regulations"
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inoperative16Relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine
Example: "A surgical appendix"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
surgical11Operative - as a noun
A person secretly employed in espionage for a government
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intelligence agentintelligence officersecret agentHypernyms (Closely Related)
agent6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pi4private detectiveprivate eyeprivate investigatorshamus11sherlock17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
detective15Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Operative - as an adjective satellite
Effective; producing a desired effect
Example: "The operative word"
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
Example: "In running (or working) order"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
functional15running8working15Example Sentences
"The secret operative infiltrated the enemy's headquarters."
"The undercover operative gathered valuable information for the investigation."
"The skilled operative swiftly disarmed the bomb."
"The covert operative completed the mission undetected."
"The government hired several operatives to track down the notorious criminal."
Word Game Points
Is OPERATIVE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, operative is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
OPERATIVE has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is OPERATIVE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, operative is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordOPERATIVE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.
Is OPERATIVE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, operative is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOPERATIVE has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
