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Comparative for still currently functioning or in operation
“The latter question would depend upon the question as to whether the parole is still effective, whether it is still operative or not.”
Comparative for legally, officially or formally in effect
“The rule of taxation of the grants is defined under the operative laws of Georgia.”
Comparative for representing the key, or most important, aspect of something
“He was a human being, not some glorified governmental mop-pushing automaton. The operative word being "mop-pushing".”
Comparative for successful in producing a desired or intended result
“This must be taken into account in calculating the operative amount of liquid during the process.”
Comparative for being in effective or current operation, action, or force
Comparative for used or accepted broadly by most people
Comparative for producing physical or mechanical motion
Comparative for referring to the period following a surgical operation
Comparative for highlighting the main points of a discussion
Comparative for being fully accessible and obtainable with little regard to restrictions
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