pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result; operational difficulties; they assumed their operational positions'

(military) of or intended for or involved in military operations

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

[ Syn: functional , usable , useable , operable ]

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

[ Syn: in operation , operating ]