Definitions for operantˈɒp ər ənt
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Random House Webster's College Dictionary
op•er•antˈɒp ər ənt(adj.)
operating; producing effects.
(n.)a person or thing that operates.
Origin of operant:
1595–1605; < LL
Princeton's WordNet
operant(adj)
having influence or producing an effect
"many emotional determinants at work"; "an operant conscience"
Wiktionary
operant(Noun)
An operative person or thing.
operant(Noun)
A class of behavior that produces consequences by operating (i.e., acting) upon the environment.
operant(Adjective)
That operates to produce an effect.
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