Operable Meaning in English
word
ˈɑpɝəbəɫ
AH-pruh-buhl
ˈɒpəɹəbəl
OP-uh-ruh-buhl
Definition
Able to be used, operated, or worked. In medicine, it can also mean a condition that can be treated by surgery.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used in technical, medical, or engineering contexts. 'Operable condition' often refers to something repairable or usable. In medicine, 'operable tumor' means it can be removed by surgery. Not used for everyday objects like doors or cars—use 'working' or 'functional' instead.
Spanish: operable - funcional - apto para cirugíaPortuguese (BR): operável - funcionalPortuguese (PT): operável - funcionalChinese (Simplified): 可操作的 - 可手术的Chinese (Traditional): 可操作的 - 可手術的Hindi: संचालित योग्य - ऑपरेशन योग्यArabic: قابل للتشغيل - قابل للجراحةBengali: চালানো যায় - ব্যবহারযোগ্য - অস্ত্রোপচারযোগ্যRussian: работоспособный - пригодный к эксплуатации - операбельный (мед.)Japanese: 操作可能な - 手術可能なVietnamese: có thể vận hành - có thể phẫu thuậtKorean: 작동 가능한 - 수술 가능한Turkish: işler durumda - ameliyat edilebilirUrdu: قابلِ استعمال - قابلِ عمل - قابلِ جراحیIndonesian: dapat dioperasikan - dapat dioperasi
Example Sentences
The machine is operable after the repairs.
basic
The patient’s tumor is operable.
basic
This device is only operable with a remote control.
basic
I’m glad your phone is finally operable again!
natural
The old elevator isn’t operable until further notice.
natural
Doctors say the condition is only operable in the early stages.
natural