OPERATIONAL: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for OPERATIONAL?

Need another word that means the same as “operational”? Find 14 synonyms and 30 related words for “operational” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Operational” are: in operation, operating, functional, operable, usable, useable, up and running, running, working, functioning, operative, in use, in action, going

Operational as an Adjective

Definitions of "Operational" as an adjective

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “operational” as an adjective can have the following definitions:

• In or ready for use.
• Being in effect or operation.
• Of or intended for or involved in military operations.
• Relating to or in accordance with operationalism.
• Relating to active operations of the armed forces, police, or emergency services.
• Relating to the routine functioning and activities of an organization.
• Being in effect or operation- Leslie Marmon Silko.
• Fit or ready for use or service.
• Pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result.
• (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations.

Synonyms of "Operational" as an adjective (14 Words)

functional	Involving or affecting function rather than physiology. Functional education selects knowledge that is concrete and usable rather than abstract and theoretical.
functioning	Performing or able to perform its regular function. A functioning flashlight.
going	In full operation. People willing to work for the going rate.
in action	Directed or bound inward.
in operation	Directed or bound inward.
in use	Currently fashionable.
operable	Able to be used. Operable breast cancer.
operating	Involved in a kind of operation. The company had several operating divisions.
operative	Effective; producing a desired effect. Operative dentistry.
running	Done while running. A running jump.
up and running	Being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level.
usable	Convenient for use or disposal. 2000 square feet of usable office space.
useable	Fit or ready for use or service.
working	Having paid employment. A working knowledge of Spanish.

Usage Examples of "Operational" as an adjective

• The new laboratory is fully operational.
• An operational fighter squadron.
• An operational aircraft.
• The coffee bar's initial operational costs.
• De facto apartheid is still operational even in the `new' African nations.

Associations of "Operational" (30 Words)

accessible	(of a person, especially one in a position of authority) friendly and easy to talk to; approachable. He is more accessible than most tycoons.
available	Able to be used or obtained; at someone’s disposal. Refreshments will be available all afternoon.
clinically	In a way that relates to the observation and treatment of actual patients rather than theoretical or laboratory studies. The product would be developed and clinically tested in Denmark.
disposable	(chiefly of financial assets) readily available for the owner’s use as required. The poor performer is motivated by the fear that he or she is highly disposable.
effectively	In an effective manner. These are real problems that can be dealt with most effectively by rational discussion.
facilitation	(neurophysiology) phenomenon that occurs when two or more neural impulses that alone are not enough to trigger a response in a neuron combine to trigger an action potential. Third party facilitation seeks to promote the resolution of conflict.
function	Mathematics a mathematical relation such that each element of a given set the domain of the function is associated with an element of another set the range of the function. The function bx c.
functional	In operation; working. The toaster was still functional even after being dropped.
handled	Having a handle or handles, especially of a specified type or number. Brass handled doors.
handy	Easy to use. A handy gadget.
misappropriate	Dishonestly or unfairly take (something, especially money, belonging to another) for one’s own use. The report revealed that department officials had misappropriated funds.
occupancy	The action or fact of occupying a place. Occupation of a building without a certificate of occupancy is illegal.
pi	The 16th letter of the Greek alphabet. The π orbital system of the benzene molecule.
portable	A small transportable building used as a classroom. A portable television.
practical	Having or put to a practical purpose or use. Practical mathematics.
pragmatic	Relating to pragmatics. A pragmatic approach to politics.
readily	Without much difficulty. He readily admits that the new car surpasses its predecessors.
recyclable	A substance or object that can be recycled. The containers are recyclable.
reusable	An item which can be used again or more than once. Glass reusables cut solid waste by 88 percent.
serviceable	Fulfilling its function adequately; usable. Serviceable low heeled shoes.
usable	Able or fit to be used. Usable information.
usage	Habitual or customary practice, especially as creating a right, obligation, or standard. A survey of water usage.
use	Use up consume fully. He warned against the use of narcotic drugs.
useful	Having a useful function. A useful member of society.
usefulness	The quality of being of practical use. Faults that affect the book s usefulness.
utilitarian	An adherent of utilitarianism. Utilitarian steel tables.
utility	A utility program. A utility infielder.
utilizable	Capable of being put to a profitable or practical use.
utilization	The state of having been made use of. Skilled in the utilization of computers.
utilize	Convert (from an investment trust to a unit trust. How do you utilize this tool.