| Adj. | 1. | operational - pertaining to a process or series of actions for achieving a result; "operational difficulties"; "they assumed their operational positions" | |
| 2. | operational - 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"serviceable - ready for service or able to give long service; "serviceable equipment"; "heavy serviceable fabrics" | |
| 3. | operational - of or intended for or involved in military operations | |
| 4. | operational - 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"operative - being in force or having or exerting force; "operative regulations"; "the major tendencies operative in the American political system" | |