non-operable

non--op·er·a·ble

N n

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te op-er-uh-buh l, op-ruh-]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈɒp ər ə bəl, ˈɒp rə-/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [nohn ohb-stahn-te op-er-uh-buh l, op-ruh-]
- /noʊn oʊbˈstɑn tɛ ˈɒp ər ə bəl, ˈɒp rə-/

Definitions of non-operable word

adjective non-operable that can be treated by a surgical operation. Compare inoperable (def 2). 1
adjective non-operable capable of being put into use, operation, or practice. 1

before 1640

One of the 44% oldest English words

1640-50; < Late Latin operābilis, equivalent to operā(rī) to work + -bilis -ble

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