English Explanatory Dictionary

operable

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Able to be operated or used.
  2. Able to be put into operation; practicable.
  3. Able to be treated by surgery.

Pronunciation

/ˈɒ.pə.ɹə.bəl/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-operable.wav

Word forms

operable more operable most operable

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin operābilis.

Antonyms

inoperable

Derived words

interoperable operability operably reoperable unoperable
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