operable
[ op-er-uh-buh l, op-ruh- ]
/ ˈɒp ər ə bəl, ˈɒp rə- /
adjective
that can be treated by a surgical operation.
Compare inoperable(def 2).
capable of being put into use, operation, or practice.
Origin of operable
OTHER WORDS FROM operable
op·er·a·bil·i·ty, noun op·er·a·bly, adverb non·op·er·a·ble, adjectiveWords nearby operable
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British Dictionary definitions for operable
operable
/ (ˈɒpərəbəl, ˈɒprə-) /
adjective
capable of being treated by a surgical operation
capable of being operated
capable of being put into practice
Derived forms of operable
operability, noun operably, adverbMedical definitions for operable
operable
[ ŏp′ər-ə-bəl, ŏp′rə- ]
adj.
Being treatable by surgical operation with a reasonable degree of safety and chance of success.