American English pronunciation
How to pronounce inoperative
IPA transcription: [,ɪ'nɑpɚətɪv]
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Adjective
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not working or taking effect
“an inoperative law”
Usage examples
- In other words, Parliament has not clearly authorized the Courts to declare legislation inoperative.
- Most versions can climb with one engine inoperative.