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From The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.44 [gcide]:
Operable \Op"er*a*ble\, adjective Practicable. [Obs.]
From WordNet (r) 2.0 [wn]:
operable
adjective
1: capable of being treated by surgical operation; "an operable cancer" [ant: {inoperable}]
2: 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" [syn: {functional}, {usable}, {useable}, {in working order(p)}, {operational}]
3: usable for a specific purpose; "an operable plan"; "a practicable solution" [syn: {practicable}]
From Moby Thesaurus II by Grady Ward, 1.0 [moby-thes]:
39 Moby Thesaurus words for "operable": achievable, actable, appliable, applicable, attainable, banausic, compassable, compliant, doable, effective, effectual, efficient, exploitable, feasible, fit, functional, in working order, manageable, maneuverable, manipulable, manipulatable, negotiable, operatable, operational, overcomable, performable, pliable, practicable, practical, pragmatic, realizable, reusable, serviceable, superable, surmountable, usable, utilizable, viable, workable
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