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(), a.[Cf.L. operativus, F. opratif.] 1. Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects; as, an operative motive. It holds in all operative principles. South. 2. Producing the appropriate or designed effect; efficacious; as, an operative dose, rule, or penalty. 3. (Surg.) Based upon, or consisting of, an operation or operations; as, operative surgery. Op"erative n.A skilled worker; an artisan; esp., one who operates a machine in a mill or manufactory. スポンサード リンク
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