The plane is now operational.
Source: tatoeba (44357)
Operational
/ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nəl/
Synonyms for "operational" (181 found)
Ranked by relevance and common usage.
Closest matches (37)
Adjective(20 words)
functionaloperableusableactive diseasesactive online communityactive statusactive termactive verbactual resultsadministrative planadministrative provisionafloatagricultural ecosystem functioningalivealive beingsalrightappliedapplied physics problembehaviouralclear message
Noun(9 words)
able to workaction relatedalive animalapplyingbusiness functionsbusiness practicecommunity center programcomputer systemscomputing operation
Verb(1 words)
Strong matches (54)
Noun(17 words)
conduct relatedcriminal-justice systemsdepicting actioneducation code provisionengaged stateequipment operationexecutive powerfrench pragmatiquefunctional descriptorfunctional processfunctional social systemfurlinghiring contracthousekeepingif-then ruleimplementation planimplementing
Adjective(23 words)
current statecurrent statuseseffective leadership skillelectrical conditionenabledfunctional aspectfunctional assessmentfunctional chartfunctional conceptfunctional design goalsfunctional forestfunctional management teamfunctional mathfunctional objectfunctional outputfunctional rolefunctional roles in classfunctional spherefunctional structurefunctional system
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functional toolfunctioning ecosystemin operation
effectiveeffectualefficaciousefficientfunctionalfunctioninggogoinggoing onin actionin exercisein forcein handin operation
Related words (90)
in playin practicein processin the worksinactionmanagerialmanipulationalon footon the fireongoingoperatingoperationoperativeperformingpracticalpracticingrunningservingworking
Noun(29 words)
industrial microbiologyis able tojakemarket strategymilitary briefingmore functionalokayonline resourcesoperantoperating proceduresoperating systemoperations functionoperativesorganizational activityorganizational frameworkphysiological measurementphysiological statepowered onservice availabilitysound system
Adjective(38 words)
instructional domainintact teamintact textlive pathlogisticmechanical operationnonmolecularonline activityonline catalogsonline modulesoperatingoperating costoperational statusoperative termorganization-relatedorganizational function analysisorganizational function governanceorganizational processorganizational systemorganizational task
Show 18 more words
organizational typephysiologic functionpracticalpractical competencyprocedural descriptorreal-worldroadworthyserviceableshipshapespanish energíatechnical termsusable energy resourceusable energy supplyusable poweruseableutilizable energiesworkableworking device
Determiner(2 words)
more math transformationmost applied technique
Choosing the right synonym
- Closest matches in this entry: functional, operable, usable, able to work, acting.
- Sentence evidence is available for operational, so synonym choice can be checked against real usage rather than a flat word list.
- Ranking signals come from wordnet, opengloss, derived_reverse, moby, and related lexical sources.
Synonym selection checklist
- Match the part of speech before comparing meanings.
- Check whether the synonym changes intensity, formality, or emotional tone.
- Read the replacement inside the full sentence, not just beside "operational".
- Prefer the clearest word over the most unusual word when writing for speed or comprehension.
When not to replace "operational"
Keep "operational" when the sentence already sounds natural, when a synonym would add unintended emphasis, or when readers need the most familiar wording. A synonym should clarify or sharpen the message, not simply make the sentence look more varied.
If two options seem close, choose the one that best matches the audience and purpose of the sentence.
Replacement workflow
1. Preserve meaning
Choose a synonym only if it keeps the core idea of "operational" intact in the sentence you are editing.
2. Tune tone
Check whether the replacement sounds more formal, casual, emotional, technical, or forceful than the original word.
3. Re-read context
Read the full sentence after the swap. Keep the synonym only when the sentence becomes clearer or more precise.
Review note: Synonym lists are ranked with lexical data and reviewed for practical writing value. Use the comparison notes, sentence evidence, and source labels together; a high-ranking synonym can still be wrong when the audience, register, or grammar changes.
Final fit check
After choosing a replacement for "operational", read the sentence once for meaning and once for rhythm. The best synonym should feel natural in the full sentence, not only accurate in a word list.
If the synonym makes the sentence slower, vaguer, or more dramatic than intended, keep "operational" or choose a simpler alternative from the closest-match group.
Related word relations
OpenGloss and ConceptNet supply richer edges like generalizations, collocations, and derivations.
More general
4 entriesMore specific
5 entriesCollocations
6 entriesoperational costsoperational efficiencyoperational frameworkoperational planoperational proceduresoperational readiness
Inflections
2 entriesmore operationalmost operational
Derivations
4 entriesAntonyms
1 entriessimilar
6 entriesSample sentences
13 total sentences available.
At present "consume all consumable resources" is assigned as the operational meaning of TETRA.
Source: tatoeba (327528)
VISUACT supports flexibly the varied environments and needs of our customers and offers a variety of operational procedures.
Source: tatoeba (328353)
The new computerised recording system experienced a number of teething problems before it was fully operational.
Source: tatoeba (3128979)
Showing 4 of 13 available sentences.
Common questions
What are the closest synonyms for "operational"?
Closest matches include functional, operable, usable, able to work, acting.
How should I check whether a synonym fits "operational"?
Compare the replacement against real sentence context. This entry includes sample sentences so you can check tone, grammar, and meaning before swapping words.