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in·op·er·a·tive
inoperative
pronunciation:
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part of speech:
adjective
definition 1:
not in working condition; not functioning.
an inoperative elevator
antonyms:
effective
,
operative
similar words:
dead
,
unemployed
definition 2:
having no effect.
inoperative laws
antonyms:
operative
,
valid
similar words:
void
related words:
defective
,
defunct
,
inactive
derivation:
inoperativeness (n.)
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