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operable

[ op-er-uh-buhl, op-ruh- ]

adjective

  1. that can be treated by a surgical operation. Compare inoperable ( def 2 ).
  2. capable of being put into use, operation, or practice.


operable

/ ˈɒprə-; ˈɒpərəbəl /

adjective

  1. capable of being treated by a surgical operation
  2. capable of being operated
  3. capable of being put into practice
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Derived Forms

  • ˈ´Ç±è±ð°ù²¹²ú±ô²â, adverb
  • ËŒ´Ç±è±ð°ù²¹Ëˆ²ú¾±±ô¾±³Ù²â, noun
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  • ´Ç±èe°ù·²¹Â·²ú¾±±ôi·³Ù²â noun
  • ´Ç±èİù·²¹Â·²ú±ô²â adverb
  • ²Ô´Ç²Ô·´Ç±èİù·²¹Â·²ú±ô±ð adjective
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of operable1

1640–50; < Late Latin ´Ç±è±ð°ùÄå²ú¾±±ô¾±²õ, equivalent to ´Ç±è±ð°ùÄå ( °ùÄ« ) to work + -bilis -ble
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Example Sentences

But even that won’t be enough to fully replenish the department’s 82-bus fleet, which had dwindled to roughly two dozen operable buses by the end of last year.

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The safe parking is for a small subset of those RV dwellers who meet two criteria: Their vehicles must be operable, and they must have proof of ownership.

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When asked about the more robust preparations in 2011, he said the department’s fleet of operable engines was larger back then.

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Had the reservoir been operable, it would have extended water pressure in the Palisades on Tuesday night, said former DWP general manager Martin Adams, an expert on the city’s water system.

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“Every member of the high court seemed to recognize under Congress’ broad and flexible definition that a gun building kit which can quickly and easily be turned into an operable weapon is a firearm.â€

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