NONOPERATIVE Synonyms: 54 Similar and Opposite Words

nonoperative

adjective

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Recent Examples of nonoperative Services range from nonoperative treatment options and minimally invasive outpatient surgery to complex and life-enhancing surgical procedures, according to Carolina Neurosurgery & Spine. — Chase Jordan, Charlotte Observer, 16 Sep. 2025 In many cases, similar or better results can be achieved using options including multidisciplinary care that includes an expert nonoperative physician, physical therapy and lifestyle interventions. — Greg Licholai, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2022 Another call came in about the handrail, then a call about an emergency-exit gate at Fort Hamilton Parkway with a nonoperative magnet. — Andy Newman, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2020 Candidates for surgery have attempted nonoperative treatments without relief of symptoms. — Tj Gibson, azcentral, 9 May 2018

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Kosmos 2553 began to spin out of control in April 2025 and is believed to currently be nonoperational.

— Adam Kovac, Scientific American, 8 July 2026
The car was nonoperational and not under his name, but was left in his care.

— Itzel Luna, Los Angeles Times, 15 May 2026

Definition of nonoperational

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If the main engines were to become inoperative, six smaller orbit-control thrusters can still be activated on the lunar surface, providing an alternative pathway for a rapid ascent.

— Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 14 June 2026
And there’s been plenty of media focus since then — including on inoperative toilets.

— Michael Peregrine, Chicago Tribune, 8 Apr. 2026

Definition of inoperative

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Mike O’Connell, a spokesperson for the Missouri Department of Public Safety, said Showalter’s peace officer license was inactive.

— Nathan Pilling, Kansas City Star, 16 Sep. 2026
Alabama, North Carolina and Wisconsin began sending mail ballots to voters over the past week while the new system was still inactive.

— Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 15 Sep. 2026

Definition of inactive

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Subsense showed off a nonfunctional mock-up of a cap that looked like a cross between a baseball cap and a bike helmet.

— Alexei Oreskovic, Fortune, 3 Sep. 2026
Days said the focus of the project is not changing the machine's appearance or replacing a piece of Pittsburgh history, but repairing the internal components that have long been nonfunctional.

— Gabby Sartori, USA Today, 1 Sep. 2026

Definition of nonfunctional

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Drivers say their contract issues center on pay as well as safety issues, including nonfunctioning heaters, loudspeakers and windshield wipers.

— Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Feb. 2023
In 2020, the state of Virginia passed some bills limiting pretextual traffic stops—for example, when police spot nonfunctioning brake or tail lights or hear an overly loud exhaust system.

— Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 30 Jan. 2023

Definition of nonfunctioning

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Lake Mary quarterback RemyJarman is out four to six weeks with a broken collarbone and tonight getting his first varsity start is freshman Max Chapman .

— Buddy Collings, The Orlando Sentinel, 11 Sep. 2026
The Greek Revival-style apartment house has been vacant since 2017, when all of its tenants left, reportedly due to a broken boiler that was never repaired.

— JC Reindl, Freep.com, 11 Sep. 2026

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