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operable

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/ˈɒp.ər.ə.bəl/ · op-er-a-ble

Capable of being operated or used.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Capable of being operated or used.

چلانے یا استعمال کرنے کے قابل.

قابل عمل

qabil e amal

Synonyms

functionalusableworkableعملیچلانے کے قابلتوانا

Antonyms

inoperablenon-functionalbrokenغیر عملیناتوانخارج

Common Collocations

  • operable condition
  • operable system
  • operable machinery

Example Sentences

The equipment is now operable after the repairs.

مشینری کی مرمت کے بعد اب یہ قابل عمل ہے.

Machineery ki murammat ke baad ab yeh qabil e amal hai.

This software is operable on all major platforms.

یہ سافٹ ویئر تمام بڑی پلیٹ فارمز پر چلایا جا سکتا ہے.

Yeh software tamaam bari platforms par chalayā ja sakta hai.

The doctors deemed his condition to be operable.

ڈاکٹروں نے اس کی حالت کو قابل عمل قرار دیا.

Doctors ne is ki halat ko qabil e amal qarar diya.

Easily Confused With

inoperable:Refers to something that cannot be operated or used effectively.

Word Family

operation
nounعمل
operate
verbچلانا
operator
nounچلانے والا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'operate' which sounds similar and relates directly to 'operable'.

Imagine a tool that is ready to use and in good working condition.

🗣️ Urdu Proverb

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "operabilis" — able to be worked

First known use: 19th century

The word operable has been in use since the early 19th century, stemming from the Latin roots indicating capability.