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Synonyms for operational

  • adjective

Most common

functional operative usable operable operating combat-ready

All synonyms

Adjective

1. Functional

functional, operative, operable, usable

Other

operating, combat-ready, effective, active

Antonyms

non-operational, dysfunctional, inoperational

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Definitions

  1. adj. 1

    Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.

Related words

Phrases
operational analysis operational calculus operational exhaustion operational fatigue

Example sentences

  • functional Modern trains are more comfortable and functional.
  • operative An undercover operative infiltrated the organization.
  • usable "Incompetent" is the softest word usable to describe them.
  • operating Laser is currently operating! Use extreme caution!

Popularity over time

Word1850 → 2019Trend
operationalfalling
functionalrising
operativefalling
usablefalling
operablefalling
operatingfalling

Use in printed books, per decade from 1850 to 2019.

By length

6 letters
active2, usable3
8 letters
operable4
9 letters
effective3, operating4, operative4
10 letters
functional3

The small number after each word is its number of syllables (active2 = 2 syllables).