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Operable

//ˈɒ.pə.ɹə.bəl// adj

Definitions

Adjective
  1. 1
    Able to be operated or used.
  2. 2
    Able to be put into operation; practicable.
  3. 3
    Able to be treated by surgery.
Adjective
  1. 1
    capable of being treated by surgical operation wordnet
  2. 2
    usable for a specific purpose wordnet
  3. 3
    fit or ready for use or service wordnet

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin operābilis.

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