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INOPERATIVE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does inoperative mean?
• INOPERATIVE (adjective)
The adjective INOPERATIVE has 1 sense:
1. not working or taking effect
Familiarity information: INOPERATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not working or taking effect
Context example:
an inoperative law
Similar:
down (not functioning (temporarily or permanently))
dead (out of use or operation because of a fault or breakdown)
defunct (no longer in force or use; inactive)
Antonym:
operative (being in force or having or exerting force)
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