Definition of Operable

1. Adjective. Capable of being treated by surgical operation. "An operable cancer"

Antonyms: Inoperable

2. Adjective. Fit or ready for use or service. "The dishwasher is now in working order"
Exact synonyms: Functional, Operational, Usable, Useable
Similar to: Serviceable
Derivative terms: Functionality, Usableness, Use, Use, Useableness

3. Adjective. Usable for a specific purpose. "A practicable solution"
Exact synonyms: Practicable
Similar to: Practical
Derivative terms: Practicability, Practicableness

Definition of Operable

1. a. Practicable.

Definition of Operable

1. Adjective. Able to be operated or used ¹

2. Adjective. Able to be put into operation; practicable ¹

3. Adjective. Able to be treated by surgery ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Operable

1. usable [adj] : OPERABLY [adv] - See also: usable

Medical Definition of Operable

1. Denoting a patient or condition on which a surgical procedure can be performed with a reasonable expectation of cure or relief. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Operable

opera cloak
opera comique
opera company
opera glove
opera hat
opera hood
opera house
opera houses
opera singer
opera singers
opera star
operabilities
operability
operable (current term)
operably
operad
operads
operagoer
operagoers
operagoing
operagoings
operalike
operameter
operand
operanda
operands
operandum
operant

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