Sentence examples for operative word from inspiring English sources
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"operative word" is a common phrase used in written English.
It is typically used to refer to an important, significant word or phrase in a sentence. For example, "Remember, the operative word here is safety - no matter the cost."
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operative word
noun
The key word in a sentence.
- Planes crash rarely, but for the media the operative word is "crash".
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