operational

== English == === Etymology === From operation +‎ -al. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nəl/ (General American, dialects of Canada) IPA(key): /ˌɑ.pəˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nəl/, /ˌɑ.pɚˈeɪ.ʃə.nəl/ (Canada, dialects of the US) IPA(key): /ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nəl/ (General Australian) IPA(key): /ˌɔp.əˈɹæɪ.ʃə.nəl/ (New Zealand) IPA(key): /ˌɒp.əˈɹæɪ.ʃə.nəl/, [ˌɔ̟p.əˈɹæɪ.ʃə.nəl] === Adjective === operational (comparative more operational, superlative most operational) Of or relating to operations, especially military operations. Functioning and ready for use. Effective or operative. Determined by means of practical measures. ==== Derived terms ==== ==== Translations ====