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Inoperative

//ɪnˈɒp(ə)ɹətɪv// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Not working or functioning; either idle or broken. not-comparable

    "Let me see if I can dial this number right quick / "I am sorry, the government you have elected is inoperative / Click. Inoperative""

  2. 2
    No longer legally binding. not-comparable
Adjective
  1. 1
    not working or taking effect wordnet

Etymology

From in- + operative.

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