Dictionary-enhanced word family
Word Forms of “Operation”
An action or activity; especially a medical procedure done by a surgeon in a hospital.
Word Family of Operation
What is the noun of operation? — operation
What is the verb of operation? — operate
What is the adjective of operation? — operational
How to Use Each Word Form in a Sentence
- The operation took three hours to complete successfully. B1
- Military operations require careful planning and coordination. B2
- The business operation includes distribution and sales. B1
Word Form Patterns for Operation
-ate
Adds **-ate** to form a verb meaning to perform an action. Example: operation → operate.
-al
Adds **-al** to form an adjective meaning relating to. Example: operation → operational.
Origin and Word Formation of Operation
From Latin operatio; based on opus (work).
Common Word Form Mistakes with Operation
Wrong: The operations are very difficult to manage them.
Correct: The operations are very difficult to manage.
Pronoun 'them' is redundant; 'operations' is already the object.
Frequently Asked Questions About Word Forms of Operation
What are the word forms of “operation”?
The confirmed forms are shown in the word family cards above. Missing parts of speech are hidden instead of filled with placeholder text.
What part of speech is “operation”?
“operation” is primarily a noun. Some forms above show how the same root works as other parts of speech.
Where does “operation” come from?
From Latin operatio; based on opus (work).