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operative vs operate

operate vs operative

operative is a noun but operate is not a noun.

operative is an adjective but operate is not an adjective.

operative is not a verb while operate is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
operative Yes Yes No No
operate No No Yes No
operative (noun) operate (noun)
someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations
a person secretly employed in espionage for a government
operative (adjective) operate (adjective)
being in force or having or exerting force
relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing
effective; producing a desired effect
operative (verb) operate (verb)
perform surgery on
perform a movement in military or naval tactics in order to secure an advantage in attack or defense
handle and cause to function
keep engaged
perform as expected when applied
direct or control; projects, businesses, etc.
Difference between operative and operate

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