Meanings
Not functioning or not having an effect; inactive.
کام نہ کرنے والا؛ غیر فعال؛ اثر نہ ڈالنے والا۔
غیر موثر
ghair moasir
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Common Collocations
- inoperative equipment
- inoperative machinery
- inoperative clauses
Example Sentences
The machine became inoperative after years of use.
مشین کئی سالوں کے استعمال کے بعد غیر موثر ہوگئی۔
Machine kai saalon ke istemaal ke baad ghair moasir ho gayi.
The law was deemed inoperative due to constitutional issues.
اس قانون کو آئینی مسائل کی وجہ سے غیر موثر سمجھا گیا۔
Is qanoon ko aaini masail ki wajah se ghair moasir samjha gaya.
All inoperative elements need to be replaced.
تمام غیر موثر عناصر کو تبدیل کرنے کی ضرورت ہے۔
Tamam ghair moasir anasir ko tabdeel karne ki zarurat hai.
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💡 Memory Tip
Inoperative = 'In' (not) + 'operative' (working)
Picture a machine with a red 'Out of Order' sign.
📖 Etymology
Origin: Latin "inoperativus" — not working
First known use: 1820
The word 'inoperative' has been used in English since the early 19th century, derived from the Latin 'inoperativus', indicating a lack of operation or effectiveness.