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Operable definitions

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Webster's 1828 Dictionary

OP'ERABLE, a. Practicable. [Not used.]

WordNet (r) 3.0 (2005)

adj
1: capable of being treated by surgical operation; "an operable cancer" [ant: inoperable]
2: fit or ready for use or service; "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"; "the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"; "an operational aircraft"; "the dishwasher is now in working order" [syn: functional, usable, useable, operable, operational]
3: usable for a specific purpose; "an operable plan"; "a practicable solution" [syn: operable, practicable]

Merriam Webster's

adjective Date: 1646 1. fit, possible, or desirable to use ; practicable 2. likely to result in a favorable outcome upon surgical treatment <an operable cancer> • operability noun • operably adverb

Oxford Reference Dictionary

adj. 1 that can be operated. 2 suitable for treatment by surgical operation. Derivatives: operability n. Etymology: LL operabilis f. L (as OPERATE)

Webster's 1913 Dictionary

Operable Op"er*a*ble, a. Practicable. [Obs.]

Moby Thesaurus

achievable, actable, appliable, applicable, attainable, banausic, compassable, compliant, doable, effective, effectual, efficient, exploitable, feasible, fit, functional, in working order, manageable, maneuverable, manipulable, manipulatable, negotiable, operatable, operational, overcomable, performable, pliable, practicable, practical, pragmatic, realizable, reusable, serviceable, superable, surmountable, usable, utilizable, viable, workable