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operant
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As an adjective, operant means that operates to produce an effect. As a noun, it means an operative person or thing.
Meanings of operant
4 meaningsadjective
That operates to produce an effect.
“thy most operant poison”
Having influence or producing an effect
“many emotional determinants at work”
“an operant conscience”
noun
An operative person or thing.
psychologyAny of a class of behaviors that produce consequences by operating (i.e., acting) upon the environment.
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