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OPERATIVELY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does operatively mean?
• OPERATIVELY (adverb)
The adverb OPERATIVELY has 1 sense:
1. in a manner to produce an effect
Familiarity information: OPERATIVELY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
In a manner to produce an effect
Pertainym:
operative (effective; producing a desired effect)
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