Translation
operation; surgery
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Word origin
From Latin operatio ('a working, operation'), from operari ('to work'), from opus ('work'). The same root gives English operation, operate and opus.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- operatio
- English cognates
- operation, operate, opus
Grammar
Examples
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The operation lasted three hours.
secrète.
This military operation is secret.
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He has to have a knee operation.
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The operation lasted more than three hours.
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This operation is simpler than it seems at first.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 11, lesson 4: opération, déjeuner, privé and 7 more words.