Pronunciation: /ˈɑpəˌreɪtɪv/
noun a person who works for a secret organization or government agency
A1 The operative fixed the broken machine.
A2 The undercover operative infiltrated the criminal organization.
B1 The surgical operative performed a successful operation.
B2 The intelligence operative gathered valuable information for the mission.
C1 The financial operative managed the company's investments with precision.
C2 The political operative orchestrated a campaign strategy to win the election.
adjective in effect; functioning or having effect
A1 The operative word in this sentence is 'happy'.
A2 The operative function of this machine is to cut paper.
B1 The operative principle behind this theory is to maximize efficiency.
B2 The operative procedure for this surgery is quite complex.
C1 The operative strategy for the company's expansion was carefully planned.
C2 The operative technique used by the detective helped solve the case.
formal The operative procedure was successfully carried out by the skilled surgeon.
informal The operative did a great job fixing my computer.
slang The operative is always on top of things, never missing a beat.
figurative Trust is the operative word in any successful relationship.
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