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inoperative

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɒp(ə)ɹətɪv/

The English word “inoperative” has 2 meanings listed here.

adjective

  1. Not working or functioning; either idle or broken.
  2. No longer legally binding.

Etymology

From in- + operative.

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