Synonyms for operable
- adjective
Most common
All synonyms
Adjective
1. Operational
Other
Definitions
- adj. 1
Able to be operated or used.
Related words
- Other spellings
- operatable
Example sentences
- functional Modern trains are more comfortable and functional.
- operational When will be the El Hamdania seaport operational?
- usable "Incompetent" is the softest word usable to describe them.
- practicable The new plan was accounted practicable.
Popularity over time
| Word | 1850 → 2019 | Trend |
|---|---|---|
| operable | falling | |
| functional | rising | |
| operational | falling | |
| usable | falling | |
| practicable | falling |
Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.
By length
- 6 letters
- usable3
- 9 letters
- practical3
- 10 letters
- functional3
- 11 letters
- operational5, serviceable4, practicable4
The small number after each word is its number of syllables (usable3 = 3 syllables).