inoperative

Meanings

• adjective

  Unfit for use or operation.

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Variants

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inoperative , inoperativeness , inoperativenesses

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Etymology

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Derived from the Latin word 'inoperativus', meaning 'unworkable' or 'unemployed'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'inoperative' is often used in legal and medical contexts to describe a state of being out of service or not in effect.

2. In computer programming, an inoperative program is one that does not produce the desired output or result.

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Related Concepts

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1. non-operational: Synonymous with inoperative, but often used to describe a state that is intentional or temporary.

2. malfunction: A specific type of inoperative state where a system or equipment fails to perform its intended function.

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Culture

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Inoperative is often used in technical or mechanical contexts to describe equipment or systems that are not functioning properly. It can also be used metaphorically to describe situations or people.

How to Memorize "inoperative"

1. visualize
   

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

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'inoperative' with the idea of something that is not functioning or unable to operate.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'I Need Oil, Paint, And New Tires' to remember the definition of inoperative (I-N-O-P-A-N-T).

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