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Meaning of operable
The primary meaning of the word "operable" is something that can be operated or used, especially a machine, device, or system.
Etymology of operable
The word "operable" comes from the Latin "operabilis," meaning "capable of being worked," which is derived from "operari," meaning "to work"
The word has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that can be operated or used
Synonyms
functional
usable
workable
practical
viable
feasible
effective
efficient
serviceable
useful
utilizable
accessible
available
manageable
navigable
passable
practicable
runnable
sensible
serviceable
soluble
treatable
usable
viable
workable
actionable
applicable
deployable
executable
implementable
operational
running
sensible
Definitions
- Capable of being operated or used, especially a machine, device, or system
- Capable of being treated or manipulated, especially a medical condition
- Capable of being performed or done, especially a surgical operation
Usage Examples
- The new software is operable on both Windows and Mac systems
- The doctor determined that the tumor was operable and could be removed surgically
- The machine is operable, but it requires regular maintenance to function properly
Antonyms
inoperable
nonfunctional
unusable
unworkable
impractical
infeasible
ineffective
inefficient
inaccessible
unavailable
unmanageable
inapplicable
inexecutable
inimplementable
nonoperational
inactionable
inapplicable
undeployable
uninhabitable
unrunnable
unserviceable
unusable