— operability , n. — operably , adv.
/op"euhr euh beuhl, op"reuh-/ , adj.
1. that can be treated by a surgical operation. Cf. inoperable (def. 2).
2. capable of being put into use, operation, or practice.
[ 1640-50; operabilis, equiv. to opera ( ri ) to work + -bilis -BLE ]