Definition of OPERANT

operant

Meanings

Plural: operants

Adjective Satellite

  • having influence or producing an effect
    • "an operant conscience"

Adj

  • That operates to produce an effect.

Noun

  • An operative person or thing.
  • Any of a class of behaviors that produce consequences by operating (i.e., acting) upon the environment.

Origin / Etymology

From Middle English operant, from Latin operāns.

Synonyms

operative

Antonyms

inoperant

Scrabble Score: 9

operant is a valid Scrabble (US) TWL word
operant is a valid Scrabble Word in Merriam-Webster MW Dictionary
operant is a valid Scrabble Word in International Collins CSW Dictionary

Words With Friends Score: 11

operant is a valid Words With Friends word