operable
1. capable of being treated by surgical operation
- an operable cancer
• Ant:
inoperable
2. 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
• Syn:
functional, usable, useable, operational
• Similar to:
serviceable
• Derivationally related forms:
useableness (for: useable), use (for: useable), usableness (for: usable), use (for: usable), functionality (for: functional)
3. usable for a specific purpose
- an operable plan
- a practicable solution
• Syn:
practicable
• Similar to:
practical
• Derivationally related forms:
practicableness (for: practicable), practicability (for: practicable)
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