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inoperable
adjective
Synonyms and Antonyms of INOPERABLE
1
not being in working order <we have several inoperable cars on the property>
Synonyms down, inoperative, kaput (also kaputt), malfunctioning, nonfunctional, nonfunctioning, nonoperating
Related Words broken; off; deactivated, deadlocked, ineffective, ineffectual, nonproductive, unproductive, unusable, unworkable, useless
Phrases on the blink, on the fritz, out of commission
Near Antonyms effective, effectual, employable, performing, producing, productive, serving, usable (also useable), useful, viable, workable
Antonyms functional, functioning, operable, operant, operating, operational, operative, running, working
2
not capable of being put to use or account <a delightfully creative but inoperable plan for building a theme park in the area>
Related Words unsuitable; inaccessible, unattainable, unavailable, unobtainable, unreachable; dead, dormant, fallow, free, idle, inactive, inert, inoperative, latent; arrested, interrupted, suspended; unrealistic
Near Antonyms accessible, acquirable, available, obtainable, procurable, reachable; all-around (also all-round), handy; active, alive, busy, employed, functioning, operating, operative, running, working
Antonyms applicable, feasible, functional, operable, operational, practicable, practical, serviceable, ultrapractical, usable (also useable), useful, utilizable, workable
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