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Adjective: operable  ó-pu-ru-bul
  1. Capable of being treated by surgical operation
    "an operable cancer"
     
  2. Fit or ready for use or service
    "the toaster was still operable even after being dropped";
    - functional, usable, useable, operational
     
  3. Usable for a specific purpose
    "an operable plan";
    - practicable

See also: practical, serviceable

Antonym: inoperable

Encyclopedia: Operable