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.

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
MieczysŁAwa	mye-chi-SWAH-vah	Polish
Catriona	ka-TREE-na, ka-TREE-o-na	Irish, Scottish
Ziska	TSIS-kah	German
Rong	-	Chinese
Fajr	-	Arabic
Zev	-	Hebrew