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Operable vs Capable - What's the difference?

operable | capable |

As adjectives the difference between operable and capable

is that operable is able to be operated or used while capable is able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.

operable

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • Able to be operated or used
  • Able to be put into operation; practicable
  • Able to be treated by surgery

    • Antonyms

    * inoperable

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    capable

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Able and efficient; having the ability needed for a specific task; having the disposition to do something; permitting or being susceptible to something.
    • She is capable and efficient.
    He does not need help; he is capable of eating on his own.
    As everyone knew, he was capable of violence when roused.
    That fact is not capable of proof.
  • (obsolete) Of sufficient capacity or size for holding, containing, receiving or taking in. Construed with of'', ''for or an infinitive.
  • * 1775 Samuel Johnson, A Journey to the Western Islands of Scotland'' (''Works 10.479):
    • He has begun a road capable of a wheel-carriage.

    Synonyms

    * See also

    Antonyms

    * incapable

    Derived terms

    * capability noun

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