English adjective: operational | |||
1. | operational pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result | ||
Samples | Operational difficulties. They assumed their operational positions. | ||
2. | operational fit or ready for use or service | ||
Samples | The toaster was still functional even after being dropped. The lawnmower is a bit rusty but still usable. An operational aircraft. The dishwasher is now in working order. | ||
Synonyms | functional, operable, usable, useable | ||
Similar | serviceable | ||
Antonyms | unserviceable | ||
3. | operational (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations | ||
Similar | active, combat-ready, effective, fighting | ||
Domain category | armed forces, armed services, military, military machine, war machine | ||
Antonyms | nonoperational, inactive | ||
4. | operational being in effect or operation | ||
Samples | De facto apartheid is still operational even in the `new' African nations. Bus service is in operation during the emergency. The company had several operating divisions. | ||
Synonyms | in operation, operating | ||
Similar | operative | ||
Antonyms | inoperative | ||