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operable

/ˈɑː.pɚ.ə.bəl/
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Adverb:operably
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operable Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

Capable of being used, operated, or put into practice; in working order.

Example

"Engineers worked through the night to ensure the backup generators were fully operable before the storm hit."

2

Capable of being treated or removed safely by surgical operation.

Example

"The oncologist confirmed that the tumor had been caught early enough to remain operable."

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• Rhymes for operable

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openness
opera
operability
operable
operagoer
operagoing
operate

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 17th century from Late Latin operabilis ('that can be worked'), derived from the Latin verb operari ('to work or labor'), from opus ('work').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Operable. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/operable
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