Dictionary and Thesaurus

Definition of Operational

• (adjective satellite) being in effect or operation; "de facto apartheid is still operational even in the `new' African nations"- Leslie Marmon Silko; "bus service is in operation during the emergency"; "the company had several operating divisions"
• (adjective) (military) of or intended for or involved in military operations
• (adjective satellite) fit or ready for use or service; "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"
• (adjective) pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result; "operational difficulties"; "they assumed their operational positions"

Synonyms of Operational

• Functional
• Usable
• Useable
• Operable
• In Operation
• Operating

Antonyms of Operational

• Nonoperational

Homophones of Operational