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ADJECTIVE (3)

1. capable of being treated by surgical operation;
- Example: "an operable cancer"

2. fit or ready for use or service;
- Example: "the toaster was still functional even after being dropped"
- Example: "the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable"
- Example: "an operational aircraft"
- Example: "the dishwasher is now in working order"
[syn: functional, usable, useable, operable, operational]

3. usable for a specific purpose;
- Example: "an operable plan"
- Example: "a practicable solution"
[syn: operable, practicable]



The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:

Operable \Op"er*a*ble\, a.
   Practicable. [Obs.]
   [1913 Webster]


WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):

operable
    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]