operable

[ op-er-uh-buh l, op-ruh- ]
/ ˈɒp ər ə bəl, ˈɒp rə- /
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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

Words nearby operable

opera glasses, opera hat, opera house, opera seria, opera window, operable, operagoer, operand, operant, operant conditioning, operant learning

Words related to operable

achievable, conceivable, feasible, obtainable, practicable, serviceable, viable, workable, doable

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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
[ ŏp′ər-ə-bəl, ŏp′rə- ]

adj.

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

Other words from operable

op′er•a•bil′i•ty n.