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- [in-op-er-uh-tiv, -op-ruh-tiv, -op-uh-rey-tiv]
- /ɪnˈɒp ər ə tɪv, -ˈɒp rə tɪv, -ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪv/
- /ɪˈnɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/
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- [in-op-er-uh-tiv, -op-ruh-tiv, -op-uh-rey-tiv]
- /ɪnˈɒp ər ə tɪv, -ˈɒp rə tɪv, -ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪv/
Definitions of inoperative word
- adjective inoperative not operative; not in operation. 1
- adjective inoperative without effect: inoperative remedies. 1
- adjective inoperative no longer in effect; void; canceled: The earlier rule is now inoperative. 1
- noun inoperative Not working or taking effect. 1
- adjective inoperative not in operation, not functioning 1
- adjective inoperative An inoperative rule, principle, or tax is one that does not work any more or that cannot be made to work. 0
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Origin of inoperative
First appearance:
before 1625 One of the 42% oldest English words
First recorded in 1625-35; in-3 + operative
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Parts of speech for Inoperative
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
inoperative popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 73% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
inoperative usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inoperative
adj inoperative
- unworkable — practicable or feasible: He needs a workable schedule.
- defective — If something is defective, there is something wrong with it and it does not work properly.
- broken — Broken is the past participle of break.
- faulty — having faults or defects; imperfect.
- void — Law. having no legal force or effect; not legally binding or enforceable.
adjective inoperative
- out of order — an authoritative direction or instruction; command; mandate.
- ineffectual — not effectual; without satisfactory or decisive effect: an ineffectual remedy.
Antonyms for inoperative
adjective inoperative
- operative — a person engaged, employed, or skilled in some branch of work, especially productive or industrial work; worker.
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