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OPERATIVES

(adj., noun, adj.sat)
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Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Operatives.

Operatives - as an adjective

Being in force or having or exerting force

Example: "Operative regulations"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
inoperative

Relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine

Example: "A surgical appendix"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
surgical

Operatives - as a noun

A person secretly employed in espionage for a government

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intelligence agentintelligence officersecret agent
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
agent
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
piprivate detectiveprivate eyeprivate investigatorshamussherlock
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
detective
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Operatives - as an adjective satellite

Effective; producing a desired effect

Example: "The operative word"

(of e.g. a machine) performing or capable of performing

Example: "In running (or working) order"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
functionalrunningworking

Example Sentences

"The operatives were tasked with gathering intelligence on the enemy's movements."
"The undercover operatives successfully infiltrated the criminal organization."
"The government relied on highly trained operatives to carry out covert missions."
"The operatives swiftly executed their mission and returned to base."
"The special operatives were equipped with state-of-the-art technology."
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Word Game Points

Is OPERATIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, operatives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

OPERATIVES has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is OPERATIVES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, operatives is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
OPERATIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.

Is OPERATIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, operatives is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
OPERATIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.

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