Inoperative: meaning, definitions and examples
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inoperative
[ ษชnหษpษrษหtษชv ]
not functioning
Inoperative refers to something that is not functioning or not in use. It can describe machinery that is broken or disabled, rendering it incapable of performing its intended task. This term can also apply to laws or policies that are no longer in effect. For example, a device may be inoperative due to a malfunction or lack of maintenance.
Synonyms
disabled, inaccessible, nonfunctional, out of order.
Examples of usage
- The elevator is inoperative due to repairs.
- Several clauses in the contract are now inoperative.
- The team found the machinery to be inoperative after the inspection.
Translations
Translations of the word "inoperative" in other languages:
๐ต๐น inoperante
๐ฎ๐ณ เค เคเฅเคฐเคฟเคฏ
๐ฉ๐ช inoperativ
๐ฎ๐ฉ tidak berfungsi
๐บ๐ฆ ะฝะตะฟัะฐััััะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ nieczynny
๐ฏ๐ต ไฝๅใใฆใใชใ
๐ซ๐ท inopรฉrant
๐ช๐ธ inoperante
๐น๐ท iลlevsiz
๐ฐ๐ท ๋น์๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ุบูุฑ ุนุงู ู
๐จ๐ฟ nefunkฤnรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ nefunkฤnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆ ๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ neoperativen
๐ฎ๐ธ รณvirkandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะถาฑะผัั ัััะตะผะตะนััะฝ
๐ฌ๐ช แแ แแแแฅแแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ iลlษmir
๐ฒ๐ฝ inoperante
Etymology
The word 'inoperative' originates from the Latin word 'inoperativus', which combines 'in-' meaning 'not' and 'operare', meaning 'to work' or 'to operate'. The term began to be used in English in the early 19th century, specifically around the 1800s. It was adopted to characterize items or systems that were unable to function properly. Over the years, its usage has expanded beyond physical objects, often being applied to concepts in law and technology, reflecting the evolving nature of language in describing the functionality of various systems.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #15,243, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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- 15240 rattled
- 15241 associating
- 15242 rapport
- 15243 inoperative
- 15244 exaggerate
- 15245 onerous
- 15246 indiscriminately
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