operant

Definition

That operates to produce an effect.

Etymology

From Middle English operant, from Latin operāns.

Example Sentences

• "thy most operant poison"
• "I tell you frankly, if Paul Aubry is guilty I hope is convicted and punished; but if one of the others is guilty I hope he—or she—is punished, and if I knew anything operant to that end I certainly would not withhold it."