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- [op-uh-rey-shuh-nl]
- /ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃə nl/
- /ˌɒp.ərˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [op-uh-rey-shuh-nl]
- /ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃə nl/
Definitions of operational word
- adjective operational able to function or be used; functional: How soon will the new factory be operational? 1
- adjective operational Military. of, relating to, or involved in military operations. on active service or combat duty: All units of the command are operational. 1
- adjective operational of or relating to operations or an operation. 1
- noun operational In or ready for use. 1
- adjective operational functioning, working 1
- adjective operational relating to an operation 1
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Origin of operational
First appearance:
before 1920 One of the 12% newest English words
First recorded in 1920-25; operation + -al1
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Parts of speech for Operational
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
operational popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 78% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
operational usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for operational
adjective operational
- in order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- working — exertion or effort directed to produce or accomplish something; labor; toil.
- active — Someone who is active moves around a lot or does a lot of things.
- in force — physical power or strength possessed by a living being: He used all his force in opening the window.
- operative — a person engaged, employed, or skilled in some branch of work, especially productive or industrial work; worker.
Antonyms for operational
adjective operational
- impossible — not possible; unable to be, exist, happen, etc.
- unskilled — of or relating to workers who lack technical training or skill.
- untrained — Railroads. a self-propelled, connected group of rolling stock.
- useless — of no use; not serving the purpose or any purpose; unavailing or futile: It is useless to reason with him.
- worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
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