Latin · root
operari
to work
Words sharing this root
cooperateTo act together in support of a shared purpose.cooperationWorking together toward a shared purpose.maneuverA skillful movement or action used to achieve a goal.manureAnimal dung used to fertilize soil.operateTo function or control how something functions.operateTo perform surgery.operationAn organized undertaking directed toward a particular goal.operationThe process of working or being active.operationA rule-based calculation applied to mathematical quantities.operationA medical procedure involving surgical treatment of the body.operativeA person who works secretly for an organization.operativeIn operation or having practical effect.operatorA symbol or instruction that specifies a mathematical or computing operation.operatorSomeone who operates equipment or manages a service.