OPERABLE

• (adj.) capable of being treated by surgical operation

  "an operable cancer"

• (adj.) usable for a specific purpose

  "an operable plan", "a practicable solution"

  synonyms : practicable

  A practicable solution to the city’s water shortage could not be worked out. -added by naila_inlas

• (adj.) 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"

  synonyms : functional , operational , usable , useable

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