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Operable vs Usable - What's the difference?

operable | usable |

As adjectives the difference between operable and usable

is that operable is able to be operated or used while usable is capable of being used.

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

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    usable

    English

    Alternative forms

    * useable

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • capable of being used

    • Antonyms

    * unusable

    Derived terms

    * usability * unusable

    Anagrams

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