operant
The word “operant” has 3 syllables: op-er-ant
It's pronounced as /ˈɑːpərənt/
What is synonym and antonym for operant?
In the thesaurus, “operant” has 14 synonyms and 21 antonyms.
Here are synonyms and antonyms for operant along with examples of usage in sentences.
Synonyms for operant
- availing
- beneficial
- effective
- effectual
- efficacious
- efficient
- expedient
- helpful
- productive
- profitable
- successful
- ultraefficient
- useful
- worthwhile
Antonyms for operant
- abortive
- bootless
- counterproductive
- feckless
- fruitless
- futile
- hamstrung
- ineffective
- ineffectual
- inefficacious
- inefficient
- inexpedient
- nonproductive
- pointless
- profitless
- unavailing
- unproductive
- unprofitable
- unsuccessful
- useless
- worthless
Meanings of operant
- noun
- An operative person or thing.
- Any of a class of behaviors that produce consequences by operating (i.e., acting) upon the environment.
- adjective
- That operates to produce an effect.
Example Sentences
- The psychologist explained how operant conditioning shapes behavior.
- Rewards serve as a key part of the operant learning process.
- His study focused on the effects of operant techniques in classrooms.
- The trainer used operant methods to teach the dog new tricks.
- Many modern therapies rely on principles of operant conditioning.
On this page you'll find 35 synonyms, antonyms, or another words to operant, such as: abortive, availing, beneficial, bootless, counterproductive, effective, effectual.
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