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Pronunciation : Op"er*a*tive
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf.L. operativus, F. op?ratif.]
Definition : 1. Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects; as, an operative motive. It holds in all operative principles. South.

2. Producing the appropriate or designed effect; efficacious; as, an operative dose, rule, or penalty.

3. (Surg.)

Defn: Based upon, or consisting of, an operation or operations; as, operative surgery.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913

Pronunciation : Op"er*a*tive
Part of Speech : n.
Definition : Defn: A skilled worker; an artisan; esp., one who operates a machine in a mill or manufactory.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913