Definition of
operable has definitions from the field of surgery
1
[ adjective ] usable for a specific purpose

Synonyms

practicable

Examples

"an operable plan" "a practicable solution"

Related terms

practical

2
[ adjective ] fit or ready for use or service

Synonyms

operational useable in_working_order usable functional

Examples

"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"

Related terms

serviceable

3
[ adjective ] (surgery) capable of being treated by surgical operation

Examples

"an operable cancer"

Related terms

inoperable

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Rhymes with

inoperable comparable incomparable inseparable irreparable intolerable tolerable dishonorable honorable imponderable unalterable discoverable recoverable insufferable desirable considerable payable uncomfortable inexorable admirable vulnerable adoptable pleasurable unstoppable comfortable unanswerable ungovernable invulnerable answerable measurable favorable unfavorable comparable innumerable collapsible unflappable venerable maneuverable culpable palpable deliverable miserable memorable repayable preferable adaptable inhospitable perceptible inescapable incapable acceptable unworkable returnable confirmable unacceptable nontransferable convertible reversible irreversible transferrable transferable discernible susceptible observable impeccable comparable inviolable repairable audible workable gullible capable burnable lovable contemptible parable inevitable unalienable unserviceable inequitable serviceable seasonable reasonable habitable creditable noticeable abominable eligible disreputable profitable revocable communicable equitable irrevocable inalienable charitable chargeable incalculable unpalatable rechargeable navigable irritable personable knowledgeable practicable inimitable interminable estimable attributable incorrigible formidable applicable palatable unintelligible determinable uninhabitable intelligible negligible erasable indomitable marketable heritable inheritable reputable spendable insupportable edible presentable undetectable preventable probable exportable inflatable improbable respectable reportable repeatable biodegradable rentable amendable commendable regrettable incompatible inedible affordable inhospitable compatible extendable collectible credible incredible lamentable persuadable expendable contestable delectable debatable injectable transportable dependable unsupportable portable constable digestible hospitable detectable forgettable supportable suggestible unforgettable unremarkable remarkable untouchable doable objectionable favorable solvable soluble unfathomable unfashionable potable sensible unexplainable preferable obtainable fissionable fathomable unenforceable unsaleable irrepressible unemployable irreplaceable viable impassable unsalable impregnable imaginable forcible impossible ostensible

Phonetic and Homophones

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