operative

[ op-er-uh-tiv, op-ruh-tiv, op-uh-rey-tiv ]
/ ˈɒp ər ə tɪv, ˈɒp rə tɪv, ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪv /

noun

adjective

Origin of operative

1590–1600; < Middle French operatif < Latin operāt(us) (see operate) + Middle French -if -ive

SYNONYMS FOR operative

1 workman, factory hand.
2 investigator, agent.
6 effectual, serviceable.

OTHER WORDS FROM operative

Words nearby operative

operational amplifier, operational calculus, operationalism, operations research, operations room, operative, operatize, operator, operator gene, operatory, opercle

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British Dictionary definitions for interoperative

operative
/ (ˈɒpərətɪv) /

adjective

in force, effect, or operation
exerting force or influence
producing a desired effect; significant the operative word
of or relating to a surgical procedure

noun

a worker, esp one with a special skill
US a private detective

Derived forms of operative

operatively, adverb operativeness or operativity, noun

Medical definitions for interoperative

operative
[ ŏp′ər-ə-tĭv, -ə-rā′tĭv, ŏp′rə- ]

adj.

Of, relating to, or resulting from a surgical operation.
Functioning effectively; efficient.