ADJECTIVE

operativ/opəʁaˈtiːf/operative; surgical; strategic

operativ is a German adjective that means operative, surgical, or strategic. It is pronounced /opəʁaˈtiːf/.

Definitions

1.relating to the execution or practical performance of something; operational(general)

a.concerning active, practical actions especially within organizations or operations

Er ist für die operativen Aufgaben im Unternehmen zuständig.He is responsible for the operational tasks in the company.

2.related to surgery; surgical(medicine)

a.referring to medical procedures involving operations

Die Verletzung musste operativ behandelt werden.The injury had to be treated surgically.

3.relating to military or strategic operations(military/strategy)

a.used in the context of planning or carrying out operations

Die operativen Ziele der Mission wurden erreicht.The operational objectives of the mission were achieved.

Adjective Forms

Positiveoperativ

Frequently asked questions

What does "operativ" mean in English?
"operativ" means operative, surgical, or strategic. It is a German adjective.
How do you pronounce "operativ"?
"operativ" is pronounced /opəʁaˈtiːf/ in the International Phonetic Alphabet.
What part of speech is "operativ"?
"operativ" is a adjective in German.

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