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/opeɾaˈθjon/ ES
/opeɾaˈsjon/ MX
Translation
operation
Word origin
From Latin operatio, operationis ('a working, operation'), from operari ('to work'), from opus ('work'). The same root gives English operation and operate.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- operatio
- English cognates
- operation, operate
Grammar
Examples
.
The operation lasted four hours.
secreta.
The police carried out a secret operation.
.
This mathematical operation is more complicated.
.
His mother is recovering well from the surgery.
.
They launched an immediate rescue operation.
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