What does INOPerative mean?
Definitions for INOPerative
ɪnˈɒp ər ə tɪv, -ˈɒp rə tɪv, -ˈɒp əˌreɪ tɪvin·op·er·a·tive
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Princeton's WordNet
inoperativeadjective
not working or taking effect
"an inoperative law"
Wiktionary
inoperativeadjective
not working or functioning; either idle or broken
inoperativeadjective
No longer legally binding
ChatGPT
inoperative
Inoperative refers to something not currently working, functioning or operational. It can also mean something that is not effective or is no longer valid or enforceable. This term is usually used to describe systems, machines, or laws that are no longer in operation or effect.
Webster Dictionary
Inoperativeadjective
not operative; not active; producing no effects; as, laws renderd inoperative by neglect; inoperative remedies or processes
Etymology: [Pref. in- not + operative.]
Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
Inoperative
in-op′ėr-a-tiv, adj. not in action: producing no effect.
Usage in printed sourcesFrom:
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Numerology
Chaldean Numerology
The numerical value of INOPerative in Chaldean Numerology is: 9
Pythagorean Numerology
The numerical value of INOPerative in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8
Examples of INOPerative in a Sentence
The next time I get an upgrade pushed to me by Apple, I don’t want my virtual key to be inoperative.
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