operant

Phonetic

US /ˈɑː.pə.ənt/UK /ˈɒp.ər.ənt/

Translations

ADJThat operates to produce an effect.
NOUNAn operative person or thing., Any of a class of behaviors that produce consequences by operating (i.e., acting) upon the environment.

Variants

  • operants: Plural

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