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

Additionally, a window seat is positioned next to a large operable window. — Adam Williams july 20, New Atlas, 20 July 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

Youths in custody have access to drinking fountains and operable sinks in their rooms, Waters said. — James Queally, Los Angeles Times, 30 June 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