OPERATIVE


Meaning of OPERATIVE in English

I . a.

1.

Acting, active, in action, in operation.

2.

Effective, efficient, effectual, efficacious, serviceable, vigorous.

3.

Practical.

II . n.

Laborer, artisan, laboring man, workman.

Soule. Dictionary of English synonyms.      Словарь английских синонимов.