adjective not functioning or not currently in use
An inoperative clause in a contract may render the entire agreement void.
An inoperative medical device can jeopardize patient care and outcomes.
Inoperative equipment must be repaired or replaced to ensure functionality and safety.
An inoperative aircraft component can lead to serious malfunctions during flight.
An inoperative brake system poses a significant risk to driver and passenger safety.
The writer found that the original draft of the manuscript was inoperative and needed significant revisions.
The psychologist determined that the patient's defense mechanisms were inoperative in dealing with their trauma.
The engineer discovered that the machinery was inoperative due to a malfunctioning component.
The lawyer argued that the contract was inoperative because it lacked the necessary signatures.
The accountant identified several entries in the financial records that were inoperative and needed to be corrected.
The doctor determined that the patient's immune system was inoperative, leaving them vulnerable to infections.
The architect realized that the original design plans were inoperative and needed to be revised to meet building codes.
The teacher found that the classroom projector was inoperative and had to use alternative teaching methods.
The IT specialist determined that the software program was inoperative due to a bug in the code.
The chef discovered that the oven was inoperative and had to improvise with other cooking methods.