inoperative
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adjective \-ˈä-p(ə-)rə-tiv, -ˈä-pə-ˌrā-\Definition of INOPERATIVE
: not operative: as a : not functioning <an inoperative clock> b : having no effect or force <an inoperative law>
— in·op·er·a·tive·ness noun
See Examples of INOPERATIVE
- The accident had rendered the vehicle inoperative.
- With the new federal law in place, the state law has become inoperative.
First Known Use of INOPERATIVE
circa 1631
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