operable

[ op-er-uh-buhl, op-ruh- ]
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adjective
  1. that can be treated by a surgical operation. : Compare inoperable (def. 2).

  2. capable of being put into use, operation, or practice.

Origin of operable

1
1640–50; <Late Latin operābilis, equivalent to operā() to work + -bilis-ble

Other words from operable

  • op·er·a·bil·i·ty, noun
  • op·er·a·bly, adverb
  • non·op·er·a·ble, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for operable

operable

/ (ˈɒpərəbəl, ˈɒprə-) /


adjective
  1. capable of being treated by a surgical operation

  2. capable of being operated

  1. capable of being put into practice

Derived forms of operable

  • operability, noun
  • operably, adverb

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