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operant

ope·rant

US/ˈɑpɜrʌnt/ uncommon

adjective

1.

having influence or producing an effect

  • “many emotional determinants at work”
  • “an operant conscience”
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Origin

From Middle English operant, from Latin operāns.

Phrases

  • Skinner box

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