operative
14 points
English
9 letters
Common
Commonness #9,860
Valid in: US and UK dictionaries
Definitions
adjective
being in force or having or exerting force
noun
someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
Definition: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University.
Pronunciation
/ˈɑːpɝːʌtɪv/ · 4 syllables · CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)
Word forms
plural operatives
Forms from WordNet 3.1 morphology — every form attested in the dictionary.
Synonyms
being in force or having or exerting force
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medi
effective
Synonyms grouped by meaning — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Antonyms
Antonyms — WordNet 3.1 (Princeton University).
Rhymes
More rhymes → · rhymes from CMUdict (BSD-3-Clause)