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PRONUNCIATION OF OPERATIVE WORD

operative word  [ˈɒpərətɪv wɜːd] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF OPERATIVE WORD

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Operative word is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES OPERATIVE WORD MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of operative word in the English dictionary

The definition of operative word in the dictionary is the operative word if you describe a word as the operative word, you want to draw attention to it because you think it is important or exactly true in a particular situation.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH OPERATIVE WORD


afterword
ˈɑːftəˌwɜːd
backword
ˈbækˌwɜːd
buzzword
ˈbʌzwɜːd
byword
ˈbaɪˌwɜːd
catchword
ˈkætʃˌwɜːd
codeword
ˈkəʊdˌwɜːd
crossword
ˈkrɒswɜːd
foreword
ˈfɔːˌwɜːd
headword
ˈhɛdˌwɜːd
keyword
ˈkiːˌwɜːd
password
ˈpɑːsˌwɜːd
reword
riːˈwɜːd
swearword
ˈswɛəˌwɜːd
watchword
ˈwɒtʃˌwɜːd
whirred
wɜːd
word
wɜːd
word-for-word
ˌwɜːdfəˈwɜːd

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE OPERATIVE WORD

operational amplifier
operational research
operational strategy
operationalism
operationalist
operationalistic
operationally
operationism
operationist
operations centre
operations director
operations manager
operations research
operations room
operatise
operative
operatively
operativeness
operativity
operatize

WORDS THAT END LIKE OPERATIVE WORD

at a word
buzz word
code word
content word
dirty word
entry word
four-letter word
full word
household word
in a word
mum´s the word
naughty word
of one´s word
printed word
reserved word
root word
sword
the last word
the word
word for word
written word

Synonyms and antonyms of operative word in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «operative word» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF OPERATIVE WORD

Find out the translation of operative word to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of operative word from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «operative word» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

的词
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

palabra operativa
570 millions of speakers

English

operative word
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

ऑपरेटिव शब्द
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

كلمة المنطوق
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

оперативное слово
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

palavra-chave
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

অপারেটর শব্দ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

mot clé
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Kata pembedahan
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

operative Wort
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

主要語
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수술 단어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Tembung pengoperasian
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

từ tác
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

கூட்டு வார்த்தை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

कार्यरत शब्द
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Operatif kelime
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

parola chiave
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

słowo operacyjny
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

оперативне слово
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

cuvânt operativ
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

ενεργός λέξη
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

operatiewe woord
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

avgörande ordet
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

operative ordet
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of operative word

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «OPERATIVE WORD»

The term «operative word» is regularly used and occupies the 55.855 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «OPERATIVE WORD» OVER TIME

The graph expresses the annual evolution of the frequency of use of the word «operative word» during the past 500 years. Its implementation is based on analysing how often the term «operative word» appears in digitalised printed sources in English between the year 1500 and the present day.

Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about operative word

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OPERATIVE WORD»

Discover the use of operative word in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to operative word and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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The Wordsworth Dictionary of Idioms
(a man, woman etc) of few, many words (someone) who talks ' little, a lot: The farmer was a man of few words, but what he did say was sensible. the operative word see operative. a play on words see play. put in/say a good word (for someone) ...
Elizabeth McLaren Kirkpatrick, C. M. Schwarz, 1993
2
Here is the (Australian) News: A Voice Training Handbook for ...
That is not to say a speaker may disregard the operative word in the sentence – that is, the word that seems to determine the direction and meaning of the sentence. However, think of pointing the voice on the operative word, and observe the ...
Melissa Agnew, 2008
3
A Concise Treatise on the Construction of Wills
“Estate” must be an operative word.—But the rule does not apply unless the word “ estate” is an operative word, occurring in the gift itself. If the testator devise lands to A., simpliciter, and afterwards refer to the same lands as “the said estate, ” ...
Francis Vaughan Hawkins, John Sword, 1872
4
Mastering Shakespeare: An Acting Class in Seven Scenes
Who says only the British can act Shakespeare? In this unique guide, a veteran acting coach shatters that myth with a boldly American approach to the Bard.
Scott Kaiser, 2012
5
The Pearson Complete Guide For The Cat
The operative word in this sentence is merely, which calls for a contrast between the first and second clause. The first missing word should set up that contrast. Only (A) and (C) accomplish this. Of these two choices, only (A) makes complete  ...
Sinha Nishit K, 2011
6
The Real Property Statutes of Ontario: With Remarks and Cases
The word grant is the only operative word used in the Act respecting short forms of conveyances, Con. Stat. c. 91, from which, however, it must not be inferred that as an operative word it is to supersede all others ; such was not the intention of ...
Ontario, Alexander Leith, 1869
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The Real Property Statutes of Ontario, with Remarks and Cases
The word grant is the only operative word used in the Act respecting short forms of conveyances, Con. Stat. c. 91, from which, however, it must not be inferred that as an operative word it is to supersede all others; such was not the intention of ...
Alexander LEITH (Barrister-at-Law.), 1869
8
Report of cases argued and determined in the English courts ...
Tuclzin, “ estate” was the operative word, and none were added, but such as would restrict it to the designation of interest. HEATH, J., there said, “The principle is, that where the word “estates” is an operative word, it passes a fee, and to try ...
‎1857
9
The Journal of Jurisprudence: A New Series of the American ...
Fuchirz, “ estate” was the operative word, and none were added, but such as would restrict it to the designation of interest. Heath there said, “ the principle is that where the word 'estates' is an operative word, it passes a fee, and to try whether it ...
John Elihu Hall, 1821
10
Reports of Cases Argued and Determined in the Court of ...
That he meant to give the houses absolutely there is little doubt. So a testator generally does, when giving under any description. But we must look at what he says, not at what he thought." In Randall v. Tuchin, " estate" was the operative- word, ...
William John Broderip, Peregrine Bingham, 1820

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OPERATIVE WORD»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term operative word is used in the context of the following news items.
1
JET.com: Reefer Madness
“Ultimately” is the operative word. Amazon, after more than 15 years, still isn't making any money. So what's Lore's strategy for Jet.com? «Forbes, Jul 15»
2
Etiquette pros break down spat over crying toddler in diner
... April, said parents should consider limiting restaurant forays with small children to fast-food restaurants. "The operative word is fast," she said. «CBS News, Jul 15»
3
How tough is your faith?
The operative word here is “tough.” My question for you is what happens when you insert the dynamics of faith into any given situation? «The Philadelphia Tribune, Jul 15»
4
EXCLUSIVE: Behind-The-Scenes Image From The INSURGENT …
PIXELS: The best visual effects $100 million can buy make it an almost bearable experience (operative word being “almost”). screeninvasion. «Screen Invasion, Jul 15»
5
Picks & Pecks: Courage in many forms seen locally
Courage was also the operative word this week as firefighters squared off against a fierce wind-whipped wildfire near Lake Berryessa that ... «TheReporter.Com, Jul 15»
6
'Stella and Lou' shines brightly at People's Light
The operative word is “people.” What distinguishes Graham's work — and I've seen about 20 of his plays since “Burkie” premiered at the ... «Chestnut Hill Local, Jul 15»
7
The end is nigh ... or is it?
And the clear bags are still for garbage — garbage being the operative word. As long as it really is garbage in there, you're good. They just ... «TheChronicleHerald.ca, Jul 15»
8
theartsdesk at the Buxton Festival: Bloody Lucia, saintly Joan and …
... by Malcolm Rippeth plus a bit of smoke, the various tableaux were reflected back like oil paintings - tableaux being the operative word. «The Arts Desk, Jul 15»
9
MSNBC planning new hard news daytime lineup
In fact, "unclear" is the operative word for all of MSNBC at the moment, according to staffers there. The 'Future of Media' customized magazine. «CNNMoney, Jul 15»
10
Sounding Off: Should judges be allowed to avoid performing same …
Mike Gregory, Irving: The operative word is “authorized.” Authorization does not equal legal mandate. Duly authorized persons, therefore, have ... «Dallas Morning News, Jul 15»

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