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Operable vs Functioning - What's the difference?

operable | functioning | Related terms |

As adjectives the difference between operable and functioning

is that operable is able to be operated or used while functioning is functional, working.

As a verb functioning is

present participle of lang=en.

As a noun functioning is

action of the verb function.

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

    Anagrams

    *

    functioning

    English

    Verb

    (head)

    • Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Functional, working

    • Synonyms

    * (functional) useful

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • Action of the verb function.
  • Manner by which something functions; the workings.