How to Pronounce "operative"
word
/ˈɑpɝətɪv/
AH-pruh-tiv
/ˈɒpəɹətˌɪv/
O-puh-ruh-tiv
Definition
'Operative' can mean something that is functioning and working, or a person who works for an organization, often secretly, such as a spy or agent.
IPA Transcription
American English
/ˈɑpɝətɪv/
British English
/ˈɒpəɹətˌɪv/
Simplified Pronunciation
US
AH-pruh-tiv
UK
O-puh-ruh-tiv
Listen in Context
The machine is now fully operative.
He works as an undercover operative for the government.
This rule is not operative yet.
Out of all the ideas, the operative word here is 'simplicity'.