ADJECTIVE

operativ/opəʁaˈtiːf/surgical; operational; operative

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

Definitions

1.relating to surgery or surgical procedures(medicine)

a.describes something that pertains to an operation or surgery

Die operative Behandlung war erfolgreich.The surgical treatment was successful.

2.relating to practical execution or operation(general)

a.concerned with the execution or application of something

Sie sind für das operative Geschäft verantwortlich.They are responsible for the operational business.

Adjective Forms

Positiveoperativ

Frequently asked questions

What does "operativ" mean in English?
"operativ" means surgical, operational, or operative. 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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