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operable - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'operable' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Operable [ a.]
- Practicable.

Meaning of 'operable' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . operable [ a]
Meaning (1):
- capable of being treated by surgical operation
Example in sentence:
  • an operable cancer
2 . operable [ s]
Meaning (2):
- usable for a specific purpose
Example in sentence:
  • a practicable solution;
  • an operable plan
Meaning (3):
- fit or ready for use or service
Example in sentence:
  • an operational aircraft;
  • the dishwasher is now in working order;
  • the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable;
  • the toaster was still functional even after being dropped

Nearby Words:

ope opeidoscope opelet open open-air open-eyed open-handed open-headed open-hearted open-mouthed

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