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inoperable

[inˈɒpərəbl]

inoperable Definition

  • 1not able to be used or operated, especially of a machine or device
  • 2not able to be treated or cured by surgery or medical intervention

Using inoperable: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inoperable" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The machine is inoperable and needs to be replaced.

  • Example

    The tumor was deemed inoperable due to its location.

  • Example

    The damage to the engine was so severe that it rendered the car inoperable.

inoperable Synonyms and Antonyms

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Summary: inoperable in Brief

The term 'inoperable' [inˈɒpərəbl] describes something that cannot be used or operated, such as a broken machine, or something that cannot be treated or cured by surgery or medical intervention, such as an incurable disease. Examples include 'The machine is inoperable and needs to be replaced.' and 'The tumor was deemed inoperable due to its location.' Synonyms include 'unusable' and 'untreatable,' while antonyms include 'operable' and 'treatable.'