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operable

/ˈɒ.pə.ɹə.bəl/ adjective

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In Latin: operābilis Wiktionary

adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about operable at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Able to be operated or used.
  2. Able to be put into operation; practicable.
  3. Able to be treated by surgery.

Origin

Borrowed from Latin operābilis.

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Related Words: useableusableoperationalfunctionalpracticableserviceablepracticalutilizablefunctioningattainableworkable

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