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Definition of operational

operational

/ˌɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/
op · er · a · tion · al
Adverb:operationally
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operational Lexical Profile

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• adjective

1

In or ready for use; functioning and able to be operated.

Example

"The new solar power plant is expected to be fully operational by the end of the year."

2

Relating to the routine functioning and day-to-day activities of a business, organization, or system.

Example

"The board appointed a new director to oversee the company's operational expenses and logistics."

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• Nearby Words

operatics
operating
operation
operational
operationally
operative
operatively

Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the mid-19th century from the noun 'operation' (from Latin 'operatio', meaning 'a working' or 'performance') combined with the suffix '-al'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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