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operable |
Overview of adj operable The adj operable has 3 senses (no senses from tagged texts) 1. operable -- (capable of being treated by surgical operation; "an operable cancer") 2. functional, usable, useable, in working order operable, operational -- (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") 3. operable, practicable -- (usable for a specific purpose; "an operable plan"; "a practicable solution") Antonyms of adj operable 3 senses of operable Sense 1 operable (vs. inoperable) inoperable (vs. operable) Sense 2 functional, usable, useable, in working order(prenominal), operable, operational INDIRECT (VIA serviceable) -> unserviceable Sense 3 operable, practicable INDIRECT (VIA practical) -> impractical Similarity of adj operable 3 senses of operable Sense 1 operable (vs. inoperable) Sense 2 functional, usable, useable, in working order(prenominal), operable, operational => serviceable (vs. unserviceable) Sense 3 operable, practicable => practical (vs. impractical) Attributes of adj operable Familiarity of adj operable operable used as an adjective is uncommon (polysemy count = 3) Grep of adj operable inoperable operable Overview of adj operable The adj operable has 3 senses (no senses from tagged texts) 1. operable -- (capable of being treated by surgical operation; "an operable cancer") 2. functional, usable, useable, in working order operable, operational -- (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") 3. operable, practicable -- (usable for a specific purpose; "an operable plan"; "a practicable solution")
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