Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
unoperative
Adjective
/ʌnˈɒp.ər.ə.tɪv/
Definition
Not operative; not functioning or in use.
Examples
- The machinery was declared unoperative due to a lack of maintenance.
- During the storm, several unoperative traffic lights caused confusion at the intersections.
- The old software became unoperative as it was no longer compatible with modern systems.
Meaning
In a state where something is not operational or active.
Synonyms
- Nonfunctional
- Inactive
- Unusable
- Out of service
- Defunct
