OPERABLE

operable

(adjective) capable of being treated by surgical operation; “an operable cancer”

operable, practicable

(adjective) usable for a specific purpose; “an operable plan”; “a practicable solution”

functional, usable, useable, operable, operational

(adjective) 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”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Adjective

operable (comparative more operable, superlative most operable)

Able to be operated or used

Able to be put into operation; practicable

Able to be treated by surgery

Antonyms

• inoperable

Anagrams

• ropeable

Source: Wiktionary


Op"er*a*ble, a.

Definition: Practicable. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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SQUARE

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Coffee Trivia

According to Guinness World Records, the most massive cup of coffee contained 22,739.14 liters and was created by Alcaldía Municipal de Chinchiná (Colombia) at Parque de Bolívar, Chinchiná, Caldas, Colombia, on 15 June 2019. Fifty people worked for more than a month to build this giant cup. The drink prepared was Arabic coffee.

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