operative words

A form of operative word — The key word in a sentence.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of operative word
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APA

operative words. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/operative%20words

MLA

“operative words.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/operative%20words. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “operative words,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/operative%20words.

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