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Adverb 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.”
Adverb for legally, officially or formally in effect
“The rule of taxation of the grants is defined under the operative laws of Georgia.”
Adverb 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".”
Adverb 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.”
Adverb for used or accepted broadly by most people
Adverb for producing physical or mechanical motion
Adverb for referring to the period following a surgical operation
Adverb for highlighting the main points of a discussion
Adverb for relating to or resembling medical operations
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