operable
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ərRelated forms
op·er·a·bil·i·ty, noun
op·er·a·bly, adverb
non·op·er·a·ble, adjective
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operable (ˈɒpərəbəl, ˈɒprə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | capable of being treated by a surgical operation |
| 2. | capable of being operated |
| 3. | capable of being put into practice |
| opera'bility | |
| —n | |
| 'operably | |
| —adv | |
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Operable
is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
| a chattering or flighty, light-headed person. |
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Word Origin & History
operable
1646, "practicable," from operate (see operation) + -able. Surgical sense is first recorded 1904.
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Medical Dictionary
operable op·er·a·ble (ŏp'ər-ə-bəl, ŏp'rə-)
adj.
Being treatable by surgical operation with a reasonable degree of safety and chance of success.
op'er·a·bil'i·ty n.
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Example sentences
It has proved to be a fast and significantly less-intrusive way to identify operable cancers.
Even with manufactured goods the logic isn't always operable.
Six tricycles are known to still exist, but none are operable.
Windows will be tested to ensure that they are operable, meaning that no undue pressure is being exerted against the frames.
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