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Enable (Words with friends)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
SOWPODS (Collins Scrabble Words)
OTCWL2014 (NASPA Word List 2014)
TWL06 (NASPA List 2006)
"Operative" Definition
noun
A private investigator.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
A secret agent; a spy.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
A skilled worker, especially in industry.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
One who works for a political organization, often wielding influence out of public view.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
as.
Source: Merriam-Webster
adjective
Being in effect; having force; operating: "Two major tendencies are operative in the American political system” ( Heinz Eulau).
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Engaged in or concerned with physical or mechanical activity.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Functioning effectively; efficient.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Of, relating to, or resulting from a surgical operation.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
Significant; most important; key: The operative word is "low-fat.”.
Source: American Heritage Dictionary
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