English Explanatory Dictionary

inoperative

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Not working or functioning; either idle or broken.
  2. No longer legally binding.

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈɒp(ə)ɹətɪv/ /ɪnˈɑp(ə)ɹətɪv/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-inoperative.wav LL-Q1860 (eng)-Flame, not lame-inoperative.wav

Word forms

inoperative

Etymology

From in- + operative.

Derived words

inoperativeness
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