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inoperative

adjective

NAmE//ɪnˈɑpərət̮ɪv//

, NAmE//ɪnˈɑprət̮ɪv//

(formal)

1(of a rule, system, etc.) not valid or able to be used Your insurance policy will become inoperative if your circumstances change.

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2(of a machine) not working; not functioning correctly opposite operative

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