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View usage for: (ɪnɒpərətɪv) adjectiveAn inoperative rule, principle, or tax is one that does not work any more or that cannot be made to work. [formal]Synonyms: out of action, useless, out of order, broken More Synonyms of inoperative inoperative in British English (ɪnˈɒpərətɪv, -ˈɒprə-) adjective2. useless or ineffective Derived forms inoperativeness (inˈoperativeness) noun inoperative in American English (ɪnˈɑpərətɪv; ɪnˈɑpərˌeɪtɪv) adjective not operative; not working; not functioning; without effect Examples of 'inoperative' in a sentenceinoperative Definition not working or functioning The mine has been inoperative since May last year. Synonyms out of action buggered (slang, mainly British) unworkable null and void out of commission unserviceable hors de combat (French) on the fritz (US, slang) inefficacious nonactive Additional synonymsDefinition not functioning a broken guitar and a rusty snare drum Synonyms defective, not working, ruined, imperfect, out of order, not functioning, on the blink (slang), on its last legs, kaput (informal) Definition not in working order a broken-down car Synonyms not in working order, old, worn out, out of order, dilapidated, not functioning, out of commission, on the blink (slang), inoperative, kaput (informal), in disrepair, on the fritz (US, slang) Definition imperfect or faulty Retailers can return defective merchandise. Synonyms faulty, broken, not working, flawed, imperfect, out of order, on the blink (slang), buggy Nearby words ofinoperative - innumerable
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