inoperative

adjective
UK: /ɪnˈɒpərətɪv/
US: /ɪnˈɑːpərətɪv/

  1. Not working or not able to be used.

    1. The machine is inoperative, so we cannot use it.
    2. Due to a technical fault, the elevator is currently inoperative and under repair.

  2. Not having any legal power or effect.

    1. The old law is now inoperative, as it was replaced.
    2. The clause in the contract became inoperative after the specified date passed.

Synonyms

broken invalid defunct void out of order

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "inoperative" in English means: Not working or not able to be used., Not having any legal power or effect..

The phonetic transcription of "inoperative" is /ɪnˈɒpərətɪv/ in British English and /ɪnˈɑːpərətɪv/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "inoperative": broken, invalid, defunct, void, out of order.

Example usage of "inoperative": "The machine is inoperative, so we cannot use it.". More examples on the page.