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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 operating

Familiarity information: INOPERATIVE used as an adjective is very rare.

Dictionary entry details

• INOPERATIVE (adjective)

Sense 1

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Meaning:

Not operating

Context example:

an inoperative law

Similar:

down (not functioning (temporarily or permanently))

dead; defunct (no longer in force or use; inactive)

Antonym:

operative (being in force or having or exerting force)

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