Operative-word Definition

Operative-word Sentence Examples

• Secret was the operative word.

• Extreme is the operative word here as these styles feature just string and little else.

• Brevity is the operative word for the reviews and they are generally three to five terse lines that pass judgment of the wine.

• The proper distance was maintained - and proper was the operative word.

• Since the operative word here is discreet, you probably won't come on to your co-worker in the break room or approach your aerobics instructor immediately after class.