ALL meanings of operatively
op·er·a·tive
O o - noun operatively In an operative manner. 1
- 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
- adjective operatively engaged in, concerned with, or pertaining to work or productive activity. 1
- adjective operatively significant; key: The operative word in that sentence is “sometimes.”. 1
- adjective operatively Medicine/Medical. concerned with, involving, or pertaining to surgical operations. 1