inoperable

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See also: inopérable

English

Etymology

From in- +‎ operable.

Pronunciation

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Adjective

inoperable (not comparable)

  1. (surgery) Incapable of being successfully operated on.
    Antonym: operable
    Near-synonym: incurable
  2. Incapable of operation or function; inoperative.
    • 2021 August 11, Ben Jones, “Network News: Main line steam servicing facility for Cornwall”, in RAIL, number 937, page 27, photo caption:
      MPower Kernow will clear and repair the currently inoperable turntable - allowing steam locomotives to be turned in Cornwall again and opening up the potential for new charter operations.

Derived terms

Translations

Spanish

Etymology

From in- +‎ operable.

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /inopeˈɾable/
  • Rhymes: -able
  • Syllabification: i‧no‧pe‧ra‧ble

Adjective

inoperable m or f (masculine and feminine plural inoperables)

  1. inoperable
  2. inoperative

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