# operational

> English word · Adjective · IPA /ˌɒp.əˈɹeɪ.ʃə.nəl/ · frequency rank #5,069

## Definitions
1. Of or relating to operations, especially military operations.
2. Functioning and ready for use.
3. Effective or operative.
4. Determined by means of practical measures.

## Etymology
From operation + -al.

## Easily confused with
- **operations** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/operational-vs-operations)
- **operationally** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/operational-vs-operationally)
- **operation** (https://plainspell.com/en/vs/operation-vs-operational)

## Common misspellings (15)
`oeprational`, `opeartional`, `operaitonal`, `operatinoal`, `operatioanl`, `operationall`, `operationla`, `operationnal`, `operatoinal`, `operattional`, `operrational`, `opertaional`, `opperational`, `opreational`, `poerational`

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/operational