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Meaning of inoperative
The primary meaning of the word "inoperative" refers to something that is not working or functioning, often due to a fault or disability.
Etymology of inoperative
The word "inoperative" originates from the prefix "in-" meaning 'not' or 'opposite of', and the word "operative" which is derived from the Latin "operativus", meaning 'of or pertaining to work', and the suffix "-ive" which forms an adjective indicating a relationship to the root word, in this case, "operare" meaning 'to work'
Synonyms
nonfunctional
defective
broken
faulty
malfunctioning
out of order
unusable
ineffective
inefficient
unworkable
impractical
useless
inapplicable
unproductive
idle
dormant
inactive
paralyzed
crippled
disabled
handicapped
impaired
nonoperational
out of commission
in disrepair
unserviceable
un operational
inactive
inert
stagnant
moribund
defunct
obsolete
archaic
fossilized
mothballed
dismantled
decommissioned
shut down
Definitions
- Not functioning or operating, typically due to a fault or disability
- * Not having or producing any practical effect, often due to being invalid, ineffective, or obsolete
Usage Examples
- The elevator is inoperative due to a mechanical failure
- * The new policy has been inoperative since its introduction due to lack of funding
- * The company's website is currently inoperative, please try again later