Operable and Practicable

Operable

Operable adjective - Capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose.
Usage example: the historic wooden ship has been fully restored and is once again an operable seafaring vessel
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Practicable is a synonym for operable in possible topic. In some cases you can use "Practicable" instead an adjective "Operable".

Practicable

Practicable adjective - Capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose.
Usage example: that flimsy little saw is not a very practicable tool for cutting heavy tree branches

Operable is a synonym for practicable in possible topic. You can use "Operable" instead an adjective "Practicable". popular alternative

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