operatable

op·er·ate

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [op-uh-reyt]
- /ˈɒp əˌreɪt/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [op-uh-reyt]
- /ˈɒp əˌreɪt/

Definitions of operatable word

verb without object operatable to work, perform, or function, as a machine does: This engine does not operate properly. 1
verb without object operatable to work or use a machine, apparatus, or the like. 1
verb without object operatable to act effectively; produce an effect; exert force or influence (often followed by on or upon): Their propaganda is beginning to operate on the minds of the people. 1
verb without object operatable to perform some process of work or treatment. 1
verb without object operatable Surgery. to perform a surgical procedure. 1
verb without object operatable (of a drug) to produce the effect intended. 1

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Origin of operatable

First appearance:

before 1600

One of the 39% oldest English words

1600-10; < Late Latin operātus, past participle of operārī, -āre to work, be efficacious, effect, produce, Latin: to busy oneself, verbal derivative of opera effort, work, akin to opus work; see -ate1

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Parts of speech for Operatable

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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operatable popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 97% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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