operative vs working

working vs operative

operative and working both are nouns.

operative and working both are adjectives.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
operative	Yes	Yes	No	No
working	Yes	Yes	No	No

As adjectives, operative and working are synonyms defined as:

operative and working: (of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

Other synonyms of operative include functional, running.

operative (noun)	working (noun)
someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations	a mine or quarry that is being or has been worked
a person secretly employed in espionage for a government

operative (adjective)	working (adjective)
being in force or having or exerting force	actively engaged in paid work
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
(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing	adopted as a temporary basis for further work
effective; producing a desired effect	adequate for practical use; especially sufficient in strength or numbers to accomplish something
	serving to permit or facilitate further work or activity

Difference between operative and working

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