operable
adjective
that can be treated by a surgical operation.
operability
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a word derived from
operable.
Example Sentences
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Safety concerns have risen in China recently over sleek, aerodynamic car doors that reduce drag but are prone to losing operability in the event of a crash.
From Barron's ● Feb. 3, 2026
Microsoft either outsourced some functions to independent developers, or allowed them to design applications that competed with Microsoft’s versions — but those still were designed to work with Microsoft operability.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 23, 2024
The intelligence he provided includes information related to Russia's war in Ukraine and the "operability of sensitive US military systems and their capabilities".
From BBC ● Mar. 7, 2024
In addition, laser oscillation is electrically controlled to enhance operability.
From Science Daily ● Jan. 31, 2024
Light weight and operability were the guiding considerations; these could be obtained only through constant striving for the utmost simplicity.
From The Wright Brothers' Engines and Their Design by Leonard S. Hobbs
