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inoperative

intermediateB2

/ɪˈnɒpəreɪtɪv/ · in-op-er-a-tive

Not functioning or not having an effect; inactive.

Meanings

adjectiveformal

Not functioning or not having an effect; inactive.

کام نہ کرنے والا؛ غیر فعال؛ اثر نہ ڈالنے والا۔

غیر موثر

ghair moasir

Formal: غیر موثر

Synonyms

inactivenonfunctionaldormantغیر فعالبیکارنیند میں

Antonyms

activefunctionaloperativeفعالکارآمدمؤثر

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.

Easily Confused With

operative:Operative means functioning or having an effect, while inoperative refers to something that does not function.

Word Family

operate
verbکام کرنا
operation
nounعمل

See Also

💡 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.