OPERATIONAL

operational, in operation, operating

(adjective) being in effect or operation; “de facto apartheid is still operational even in the ‘new’ African nations”- Leslie Marmon Silko; “bus service is in operation during the emergency”; “the company had several operating divisions”

operational

(adjective) (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations

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”

operational

(adjective) pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result; “operational difficulties”; “they assumed their operational positions”

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Adjective

operational (comparative more operational, superlative most operational)

Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.

Functioning and ready for use.

Effective or operative.

Determined by means of practical measures.

Source: Wiktionary



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2 February 2025

BACK

(adverb) at or to or toward the back or rear; “he moved back”; “tripped when he stepped backward”; “she looked rearward out the window of the car”


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