Operative
(
adjective
,
noun
)
(As an adjective)
Operative ( adjective )
- Involving or responsible for practical actions or results.
- Functioning effectively; in force.
Origin:
From latin operativus 'active, effective'.
Examples:
- The operative word in this situation is 'efficiency'.
- The plan was put into operative mode once all the necessary resources were gathered.
- The system was not yet fully operative and required further testing.
- The contract was not yet operative and would only come into effect once all parties signed it.
- The operative procedures for dealing with emergencies were well-established.
(As a noun)
Operative ( noun )
- Involving or responsible for practical actions or results.
- Functioning effectively; in force.
Origin:
From latin operativus 'active, effective'.
Examples:
- The operative word in this situation is 'efficiency'.
- The plan was put into operative mode once all the necessary resources were gathered.
- The system was not yet fully operative and required further testing.
- The contract was not yet operative and would only come into effect once all parties signed it.
- The operative procedures for dealing with emergencies were well-established.