Definitions
- Describing a machine or equipment that is not functioning properly or is out of order. - Referring to a system or process that is not working as intended or is temporarily disabled. - Talking about a facility or service that is closed or unavailable for use.
- Describing a device or equipment that is not working at all or has no function. - Referring to a system or process that is completely disabled or not operational. - Talking about a product or service that does not perform its intended purpose.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not working properly.
- 2Both words can be used to describe machines, equipment, systems, processes, facilities, or services.
- 3Both words have negative connotations and imply a lack of functionality or usefulness.
What is the difference?
- 1Degree of malfunction: Inoperational suggests that something is not working as intended or is temporarily out of order, while nonfunctional implies that something is completely disabled or has no function at all.
- 2Scope of application: Inoperational can be used to describe a wide range of things, from machines to systems to services, while nonfunctional is typically used to describe devices or equipment that have no function.
- 3Connotation: Inoperational is a more neutral term that does not carry as strong of a negative connotation as nonfunctional, which implies a complete lack of usefulness.
- 4Usage: Inoperational is more commonly used in technical or professional contexts, while nonfunctional is more commonly used in everyday language.
Remember this!
Inoperational and nonfunctional are synonyms that describe something that is not working properly. However, inoperational suggests a temporary malfunction or a system that is not working as intended, while nonfunctional implies a complete lack of function or usefulness. Inoperational is more commonly used in technical or professional contexts, while nonfunctional is more commonly used in everyday language.
