operative (a)

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type a
lex_filenum 00
def being in force or having or exerting force
examples operative regulations
the major tendencies operative in the American political system
Outgoing links
Antonym operative → inoperative
Similar to operant; effective, good, in effect(p), in force(p); operational, in operation(p), operating(a); working
Incoming links
Similar to operant; effective, good, in effect(p), in force(p); operational, in operation(p), operating(a); working
Antonym inoperative → operative

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