operable (redirected from operability)

op·er·a·ble  (pr--bl, pr-)

adj.

1. Being such that use or operation is possible: an operable machine.

2. Possible to put into practice; practicable: an operable plan.

3. Treatable by surgical operation with a reasonable degree of safety and chance of success: an operable cancer.

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oper·a·bili·ty n.

oper·a·bly adv.

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operable [ˈɒpərəb^əl ˈɒprə-]

adj

1. (Medicine / Surgery) capable of being treated by a surgical operation

2. capable of being operated

3. capable of being put into practice

operability  n

operably  adv

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	operable - capable of being treated by surgical operation; "an operable cancer" inoperable - not suitable for surgery; "metastasis has rendered the tumor inoperable"
	2.	operable - 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" useable, operational, usable, functional serviceable - ready for service or able to give long service; "serviceable equipment"; "heavy serviceable fabrics"
	3.	operable - usable for a specific purpose; "an operable plan"; "a practicable solution" practicable practical - concerned with actual use or practice; "he is a very practical person"; "the idea had no practical application"; "a practical knowledge of Japanese"; "woodworking is a practical art"

Translations

operable [ˈɒpərəbl] ADJ (Med) → operable

operable

adj

(Med) → operierbar, operabel

(= practicable) → durchführbar, praktikabel

operable [ˈɒp/ərəbl] adj (Med) → operabile

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operable [ˈɒp/ərəbl] adj (Med) → operabile