American English pronunciation

How to pronounce inoperative

IPA transcription: [,ɪ'nɑpɚətɪv]

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Adjective

  • 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.