I know 'operable' ,but, what about the above word ? Is it a word? is it different from 'operable' ? I couldn't find it in the dictionary, please, native speakers help !!!!
2006-12-17 03:11:24 · 14 answers · asked by Anonymous in Education & Reference ➔ Words & Wordplay
It's in the online Oxford English Dictionary. Here's their definition:
Capable of being operated (on); operable.
2006-12-20 10:49:55 · answer #1 · answered by ammie 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can say 'operatable', but you will sound rather foolish, as it is not 'officially' a word. However, new words are added to dictionaries in every new edition, if enough people use them, so stick with it, you may be on to something there!
2006-12-17 03:19:47 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Operatable
2016-09-29 09:58:44 · answer #3 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2016-03-18 04:59:51 · answer #4 · answered by ? 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It isn't a real word, but I'd be pleased if I were at death's door and a surgeon used it.
2006-12-17 11:16:07 · answer #5 · answered by andrew f 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Operable is the proper term. I could not find operatable in the dictionary either. That does not mean you cannot say it, but you may get some odd looks from people and they may not understand it.
2006-12-17 03:19:03 · answer #6 · answered by fangtaiyang 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Not really; stick to 'operable'
2006-12-17 03:39:15 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
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Can we say 'operatable' ? if so, what does it mean ?
I know 'operable' ,but, what about the above word ? Is it a word? is it different from 'operable' ? I couldn't find it in the dictionary, please, native speakers help !!!!
2015-08-16 17:48:13 · answer #8 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes it is a word. It's an adjective of the word operate.
2006-12-17 03:52:42 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it is a word. I have never heard it before.
2006-12-17 03:13:11 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋