Synonyms of operable

operable

adjective

ˈä-p(ə-)rə-bəl 

as in available

capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose

the historic wooden ship has been fully restored and is once again an operable seafaring vessel

Synonyms & Similar Words

• available
• useful
• functional
• practicable
• usable
• useable
• serviceable
• employable
• feasible
• relevant
• fit
• applicable
• viable
• exploitable
• workable
• doable
• reusable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unavailable
• impracticable
• inoperable
• unusable
• nonfunctional
• unemployable

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of operable

The ordinance didn’t outlaw operable windows in offices, but the practice seemed to fall out of favor with developers. —Adriane Quinlan, Curbed, 27 Mar. 2025

The bright and airy spaces will feature 12-foot ceilings and arched 10 by 10-foot operable windows that allow for ample natural ventilation. —Emma Kershaw, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025

Phase 1 trials are designed to assess safety and initial effectiveness, and this new study included 16 patients whose tumors could be surgically removed—a rare situation, as only about 20% of pancreatic cancers are operable. —Kapil Kajal, Interesting Engineering, 20 Feb. 2025

The new trial included 16 patients with operable pancreatic cancer, meaning a surgeon can remove the tumors. —Kaitlin Sullivan, NBC News, 19 Feb. 2025