| 释义 |
op·er·ant
I. \ˈäpərənt\ adjective
Etymology: Latin operant-, operans, present participle of operari
1. : functioning or tending to produce effects : effective
< an operant conscience >
2. : of, relating to, or being a behavioral operant
< operant conditioning >
II. noun
(-s)
1. : one that operates : operative, operator
2. : behavior or responses that operate on the environment to produce rewarding and reinforcing effects |