the operative word

the operative word

the most important word in a phrase, which explains the truth of a situation He wants more time for his private life, private being the operative word. Photographers are not allowed anywhere near his family.

See also: word

Common Names:

Name	Gender	Pronounced	Usage
Eppie		EP-ee	English (Archaic)
Vardah		-	Hebrew
Christabelle		KRIS-tə-bel	English (Rare)
Steinar		-	Norwegian
Nanako		nah-nah-ko	Japanese
Luisinho		-	Portuguese

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