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:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Zuri-Eastern African, Swahili
Husniya-Arabic
SadbSIEV (Irish)Irish, Irish Mythology
Heraclius-Ancient Greek (Latinized)
Paige[peidʒ]
HuỆ-Vietnamese