Number of syllables in the word 'operative'

1. No of syllables in operative : 4
2. Divide syllables in operative : op-er-a-tive

More about the word - operative

1. noun
2. Definition : An employee or other worker with some particular function or skill.
3. Definition : A spy, secret agent, or detective.
4. Definition : A participant in an operation.

1. adjective
2. Definition : Effectual or important.
3. Definition : Functional, in working order.
4. Definition : Having the power of acting; hence, exerting force, physical or moral; active in the production of effects.
5. Definition : Producing the appropriate or designed effect; efficacious.

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• https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/operative