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Superlative 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.”
Superlative for legally, officially or formally in effect
“The rule of taxation of the grants is defined under the operative laws of Georgia.”
Superlative 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".”
Superlative 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.”
Superlative for being in effective or current operation, action, or force
Superlative for used or accepted broadly by most people
Superlative for producing physical or mechanical motion
Superlative for referring to the period following a surgical operation
Superlative for highlighting the main points of a discussion
Superlative for being fully accessible and obtainable with little regard to restrictions
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