Pronunciation: /ɪnˈɒpərəbəl/
noun a person or thing that is inoperable
A1 The doctor explained that the tumor was inoperable.
A2 She was devastated to hear that her car's engine was inoperable.
B1 The mechanic informed me that the damage to the car was inoperable without extensive repairs.
B2 The technician determined that the computer system was inoperable due to a virus.
C1 The committee decided that the old machinery was inoperable and needed to be replaced.
C2 The experts concluded that the entire system was inoperable and needed a complete overhaul.
adjective describing something that is not able to be operated or used
A1 The old car was inoperable and could not be driven.
A2 The broken computer was inoperable and needed to be repaired.
B1 The company's outdated software was inoperable and causing delays.
B2 The complex machinery was inoperable due to a critical component failure.
C1 The nuclear reactor was deemed inoperable due to a major malfunction.
C2 The space shuttle became inoperable during reentry, requiring emergency repairs.
formal The doctor informed us that the tumor was inoperable due to its size and location.
informal I heard that Bob's car is inoperable after the accident.
slang My phone is completely inoperable after I dropped it in the pool.
figurative The team realized that their original plan was inoperable and had to come up with a new strategy.
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