inoperant

Meanings

• adjective

  No functional or effective

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Variants

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inoperable

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'inoperatus' meaning 'unemployed' or 'idle'. Inoperant means not working or not effective.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'inoperant' is often used in medical and scientific contexts to describe equipment or procedures that are not functioning properly.

2. Inoperant is an antonym of the word 'operant', which means 'functioning' or 'effective'.

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Related Concepts

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1. dysfunctional: Refers to something that is not able to perform its intended function properly.

2. ineffective: Refers to something that fails to produce the desired result.

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How to Memorize "inoperant"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a machine that is not working or a person who is unable to perform a task.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the concept of something being broken or not functioning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create an acronym such as 'I-N-O-P-E-R-A-N-T' which stands for 'Incapable Of Performing Effective Routine And Task'.

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