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operant.

That operates to produce an effect.

7 characters3 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

adj
  1. That operates to produce an effect.

    thy most operant poison
Where this word comes from

From Middle English operant, from Latin operāns.

noun
  1. An operative person or thing.

  2. Any of a class of behaviors that produce consequences by operating (i.e., acting) upon the environment.

Where this word comes from

From Middle English operant, from Latin operāns.

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