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operable
WORDNET DICTIONARY
Adjective operable has 3 senses
- operable(a = adj.all) Array - capable of being treated by surgical operation; "an operable cancer" Antonym: inoperable
- operable(s = adj.all) functional, operational, usable, useable - fit or ready for use or service; "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"; "the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"; "an operational aircraft"; "the dishwasher is now in working order"
- operable(s = adj.all) practicable - usable for a specific purpose; "an operable plan"; "a practicable solution"
OXFORD DICTIONARY
operable, adj.
1 that can be operated.
2 suitable for treatment by surgical operation.
1 that can be operated.
2 suitable for treatment by surgical operation.
Derivative
operability n.
Etymology
LL operabilis f. L (as OPERATE)
THESAURUS
operable
achievable, actable, appliable, applicable, attainable, banausic, compassable, compliant, doable, effective, effectual, efficient, exploitable, feasible, fit, functional, in working order, manageable, maneuverable, manipulable, manipulatable, negotiable, operatable, operational, overcomable, performable, pliable, practicable, practical, pragmatic, realizable, reusable, serviceable, superable, surmountable, usable, utilizable, viable, workable
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