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)
inoperative16Relating to or requiring or amenable to treatment by surgery especially as opposed to medicine
Example: "A surgical appendix"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
surgical11Operatives - as a noun
A person secretly employed in espionage for a government
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
intelligence agentintelligence officersecret agentHypernyms (Closely Related)
agent6Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information and assist in criminal investigations
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pi4private detectiveprivate eyeprivate investigatorshamus11sherlock17Hypernyms (Closely Related)
detective15Hyponyms (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)
functional15running8working15Example 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."
Word Game Points
Is OPERATIVES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, operatives is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
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 WordOPERATIVES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 17.
Is OPERATIVES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, operatives is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordOPERATIVES has a WORDFEUD points total of 16.
