Inoperative Meaning in English
word
ˌɪˈnɑpɝətɪv
in-AH-per-uh-tiv
ɪnˈɒpəɹətˌɪv
in-OP-uh-rit-iv
Definition
Not working or not able to function; not in effect or not currently active.
Usage & Nuances
Formal, technical word, often used to describe machines, devices, systems, or rules that are not working or not in effect. Common in business, legal, medical, and engineering contexts. Less common in everyday speech.
Spanish: inoperativo - fuera de servicioPortuguese (BR): inoperante - fora de serviçoPortuguese (PT): inoperacional - fora de serviçoChinese (Simplified): 无法使用 - 停止运作Chinese (Traditional): 無法使用 - 停止運作Hindi: काम नहीं कर रहा - निष्क्रियArabic: غير فعال - غير صالح للعملBengali: অকার্যকর - অচল - নিষ্ক্রিয়Russian: неисправный - неработающий - недействующийJapanese: 作動しない - 機能していない - 使用不可Vietnamese: không hoạt động - không có hiệu lựcKorean: 작동하지 않는 - 비활성화된Turkish: işlevsiz - çalışmaz - yürürlükte olmayanUrdu: غیر فعال - ناکارہ - غیر مؤثرIndonesian: tidak berfungsi - tidak aktif - tidak berlaku
Example Sentences
The law is now inoperative because it was replaced.
basic
After the power outage, most of the machines were inoperative until repairs were made.
natural
The elevator is inoperative right now.
basic
The remote control became inoperative after it got wet.
basic
My account was inoperative for a week because of a technical issue.
natural
That emergency exit is inoperative, so we can’t use it during drills.
natural