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
• serviceable
• employable
• relevant
• feasible
• fit
• applicable
• viable
• exploitable
• workable
• doable
• reusable

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of operable

The vehicles were still operable, just without perks that had been included when the owners purchased their vehicles. — Robert Ferris, CNBC, 15 Aug. 2026

These operable skylights bring in more natural light and fresh air to help regulate daylight, humidity, temperature, and airflow. — Better Homes & Gardens, 14 Aug. 2026

Such technology can create pictures that look appealing but that actually involve nonsensical flourishes that, for example, are impossible to construct into operable sets or develop into wearable costumes. — Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 7 July 2026

Just keeping these buildings operable is expensive, and the district struggles to meet even immediate building needs because capacity gets crowded out by legacy debt payments and operational revenue shortfalls. — Joe Ferguson, Chicago Tribune, 15 June 2026