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Operative | Operative \Op"er*a*tive\, a. [Cf.L. operativus, F. op['e]ratif.] 1. Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects; as, an operative motive; operative laws. [1913 Webster] It holds in all operative principles. --South. [1913 Webster] 2. Producing the appropriate or designed effect; efficacious; effective; as, an operative dose, rule, or penalty. [1913 Webster] 3. (Surg.) Based upon, or consisting of, an operation or operations; as, operative surgery. [1913 Webster] |
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