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Definition of Operant
1. Adjective. Having influence or producing an effect. "An operant conscience"
Definition of Operant
1. a. Operative.
Definition of Operant
1. one that operates [n -S] - See also: operates
Medical Definition of Operant
1. In conditioning, any behaviour or specific response chosen by the experimenter; its frequency is intended to increase or decrease by the judicious pairing with it of a reinforcer when it occurs. Synonym: target behaviour, target response. (05 Mar 2000)