释义 |
ˈoperativeness [f. as prec. + -ness.] The quality or condition of being operative; power to work or produce effects; effectuality, efficacy.
1627W. Sclater Exp. 2 Thess. (1629) 62 The cessation of sensible Operativeness of Grace. 1656R. Robinson Christ all 316 It hath not lost..that liveliness and operativeness which it once had. 1880Muirhead Gaius Dig. 597 The operativeness of the substitutions depended..upon the consideration whether the institute and substitutes were nominated with or without cretion. |