Definitions
- Describing a machine or equipment that is not functioning or out of order. - Referring to a system or process that is not working as intended or expected. - Talking about an organization or business that is not operational or closed down temporarily or permanently.
- Describing a machine or equipment that is not functioning or out of order. - Referring to a system or process that is not working as intended or expected. - Talking about a law or regulation that is not effective or enforceable.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words describe something that is not functioning properly.
- 2Both words can be used to refer to machines, equipment, systems, or processes.
- 3Both words can be used in formal and technical contexts.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Nonoperational is more commonly used in American English, while inoperative is more common in British English.
- 2Connotation: Nonoperational has a neutral connotation, while inoperative can have a negative connotation.
- 3Scope: Nonoperational can be used to describe an organization or business that is not operational, while inoperative cannot.
- 4Legal context: Inoperative can be used to describe a law or regulation that is not effective or enforceable, while nonoperational cannot.
Remember this!
Nonoperational and inoperative are synonyms that describe something that is not functioning properly. While they share similarities, such as being used to describe machines, equipment, systems, or processes, they also have differences in usage, origin, connotation, scope, and legal context.
