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- [op-er-uh-tiv, op-ruh-tiv, op-uh-rey-tiv]
- /ˈɒp ər ə tɪv, ˈɒp rə tɪv, ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪv/
- /ˈɒpərətɪvli /
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-er-uh-tiv, op-ruh-tiv, op-uh-rey-tiv]
- /ˈɒp ər ə tɪv, ˈɒp rə tɪv, ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪv/
Definitions of operatively word
- noun operatively a person engaged, employed, or skilled in some branch of work, especially productive or industrial work; worker. 1
- noun operatively a detective. 1
- noun operatively a secret agent; spy. 1
- adjective operatively operating, or exerting force, power, or influence. 1
- adjective operatively having force; being in effect or operation: laws operative in this city. 1
- adjective operatively effective or efficacious. 1
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Origin of operatively
First appearance:
before 1590 One of the 37% oldest English words
1590-1600; < Middle French operatif < Latin operāt(us) (see operate) + Middle French -if -ive
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Parts of speech for Operatively
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
operatively popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 84% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
operatively usage trend in Literature
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