operable
pronunciation
How to pronounce operable in British English:
UK [ˈɒpərəbl]
How to pronounce operable in American English:
US [ˈɑpərəbl]
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- Adjective:
- capable of being treated by surgical operation
- fit or ready for use or service
- usable for a specific purpose
Word Origin
- operable (adj.)
- 1640s, "practicable," from operate + -able, or else from Late Latin operabilis. Surgical sense, "capable of treatment by operation," recorded by 1904. Related: Operability.
Example
- 1. So this approach is not operable .
- 2. The operable framework research of chinese environment statistical indicators .
- 3. Conclusion the process of the enzymatic reversal extraction of tremella polysaccharides was feasible and operable .
- 4. You are linked to these beings because you are extensions or operable forces of them .
- 5. Ensure that all manual and geared valves within the sub-system are lubricated correctly and operable .