Pronunciations (2)
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/ˈɒ.pə.ɹə.bəl/
Pronunciation notes
- Received-Pronunciation
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ˈɒ.pə.ɹə.bəl
Pronunciation notes
- GB
Adjective
Able to be operated or used.
Able to be put into operation; practicable.
Able to be treated by surgery.
Adjective
capable of being treated by surgical operation
- Antonyms
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an operable cancer
fit or ready for use or service
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the toaster was still functional even after being dropped
the lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable
More examples (1)
an operational aircraft
usable for a specific purpose
- Synonyms
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an operable plan
a practicable solution