Antonyms for operational

Grammar : Adj

Spell : op-uh-rey-shuh-nl

Phonetic Transcription : ˌɒp əˈreɪ ʃə nl

Definition of operational

Origin : 1922, "pertaining to operation," from operation + -al (1). Meaning "in a state of functionality" is from 1944.

adj functional

Example sentences :

"We'll have to find out where the fellow has his base," Operational Planning said.
Extract from : « Space Viking » by Henry Beam Piper

For centuries, writing was only a container for speech, not operational language.
Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

Knowledge is reduced to information; understanding is only operational.
Extract from : « The Civilization of Illiteracy » by Mihai Nadin

The Terrier was the Navy's first operational surface to air missile.
Extract from : « Trinity [Atomic Test] Site » by The National Atomic Museum

To be sure, we emphasize and demand brilliance as the operational goal.
Extract from : « Shock and Awe » by Harlan K. Ullman

These problems have dealt with the mechanical or operational processes.
Extract from : « The Science of Fingerprints » by Federal Bureau of Investigation

The only differences we found were in operational procedure.
Extract from : « Treachery in Outer Space » by Carey Rockwell and Louis Glanzman

In all respects, the work advanced with wonderful facility and lack of operational difficulty.
Extract from : « Smithsonian Institution - United States National Museum - Bulletin 240 » by Anonymous

By the time we were through, we had every operational facility of the Queen hooked up to a single panel on the bridge.
Extract from : « The Knights of Arthur » by Frederik Pohl

Intermediate range missiles are now being deployed in operational units.
Extract from : « Complete State of the Union Addresses from 1790 to 2006 » by Various

Synonyms for operational

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