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- [op-er-uh nt]
- /ˈɒp ər ənt/
- /ˈɑː.pə.rənt/
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- [op-er-uh nt]
- /ˈɒp ər ənt/
Definitions of operant word
- adjective operant operating; producing effects. 1
- noun operant a person or thing that operates. 1
- noun operant Involving the modification of behavior by the reinforcing or inhibiting effect of its own consequences (instrumental conditioning). 1
- adjective operant producing effects; operating 0
- noun operant a person or thing that operates 0
- noun operant any response by an organism that is not directly caused by a stimulus 0
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Origin of operant
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
1595-1605; < Late Latin operant- (stem of operāns, present participle of operārī; see operate); see -ant
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Parts of speech for Operant
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operant popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
operant usage trend in Literature
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