OPERABLY

Etymology

Adverb

operably (comparative more operably, superlative most operably)

(medicine) Such that it allows an operation to take place.

Source: Wiktionary


OPERABLE

Op"er*a*ble, a.

Definition: Practicable. [Obs.]

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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Coffee Trivia

Decaffeinated coffee is not caffeine-free. Studies from the National Institute of Health (US) have shown that virtually all decaf coffee types contain caffeine. A 236-ml (8-oz) cup of decaf coffee contains up to 7 mg of caffeine, whereas a regular cup provided 70-140 mg.

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