adjective
operative
In operation or having practical effect.
The new rule becomes operative at the beginning of next month.
Etymology
The Latin ancestor means working or active. An operative rule or arrangement is one actually at work and producing effects.
More examples
- Only one pump remained operative.
- The agreement was not yet operative.
- We tested whether the alarm system was fully operative.
Forms
operative
Similar words
- effective
- Emphasizes producing results rather than being in operation.
- applicable
- Applicable means relevant to a case, not necessarily currently in force.