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

1640–50; < Late Latin operābilis, equivalent to operā(rī) to work + -bilis -ble

OTHER WORDS FROM operable

op·er·a·bil·i·ty, noun op·er·a·bly, adverb non·op·er·a·ble, adjective

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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, adverb

Medical definitions for operable

operable
[ ŏpər-ə-bəl, ŏprə- ]

adj.

Being treatable by surgical operation with a reasonable degree of safety and chance of success.

Other words from operable

op′er•a•bili•ty n.