inoperative
pronunciation
How to pronounce inoperative in British English:
UK [ɪnˈɒpərətɪv]
How to pronounce inoperative in American English:
US [ɪnˈɑpərətɪv]
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- Adjective:
- not operating
Word Origin
- inoperative (adj.)
- 1630s, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + operative.
Example
- 1. This rule is inoperative until further notice .
- 2. This can make other applications using that log inoperative .
- 3. Approach and landing with an inoperative engine .
- 4. This ensures proper message delivery even if one network becomes inoperative .
- 5. Should any provision of this agreement be held to be void , invalid or inoperative , the remaining provisions of this agreement shall not be affected and shall continue in effect and the invalid provision shall be deemed modified to the least degree necessary to remedy such invalidity .