⚙️operative

adjective
/ˈɒpərətɪv/

Meaning

functioning, having effect, or relating to a secret agent or worker
Functioning; in effect; working; active;

Example Sentences

The new law is now operative across the country.

The new safety protocols became operative immediately after the accident.

Example Expressions

operative word

Synonyms

functional, working, active, effective, secret agent, operational
Entry 1
functional, working, active, effective, secret agent
Entry 2
active, functional, working, effective, operational

Antonyms

inactive, inoperative, ineffective, non-functional
Entry 1
inactive, inoperative, ineffective
Entry 2
inoperative, inactive, non-functional, ineffective

Collocations

operative word, operative procedure, operative law, secret operative, operative system, operative condition
Entry 1
operative word, operative procedure, operative law, secret operative
Entry 2
operative system, operative procedure, operative condition

More Example Sentences

I hope international relations will become more cooperative in the future.

I want everyone to know that setting boundaries does not mean being uncooperative.

Related Vocabularies

lacking enthusiasm or determination; unenthusiastic
Being inactive due to lack of physical or mental energy
full of fun and high spirits; lively
showing differences; diverse; containing different types
limited; having bounds or limits; not infinite
Capable of being stretched or expanded.

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