operant vs practicable

operant

adj
  • That operates to produce an effect. 

noun
  • Any of a class of behaviors that produce consequences by operating (i.e., acting) upon the environment. 

  • An operative person or thing. 

practicable

adj
  • Serving a useful function; useful, functional or handy. 

  • Capable of being accomplished; feasible. 

  • Available for use; accessible or employable. 

How often have the words operant and practicable occurred in a corpus of books? (source: Google Ngram Viewer )