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operable Synonyms
Another word for operable
Choosing another word for operable depends on context, so the 10 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Capable of being used, operated, or put into practice; in working order.
Usage Example
"Engineers worked through the night to ensure the backup generators were fully operational before the storm hit."
Strongest
operational
functional
usable
workable
working
Strong
serviceable
practicable
• adjective (Context 2)
Capable of being treated or removed safely by surgical operation.
Usage Example
"The oncologist confirmed that the tumor had been caught early enough to remain resectable."
Strongest
resectable
Strong
treatable
curable
Opposites of operable
The opposite of operable shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
inoperable
nonfunctional
unusable
broken
out of order
unworkable
defective
untreatable
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Operable. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/operable