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INOPERABLE
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Dictionary entry overview: What does inoperable mean?
• INOPERABLE (adjective)
The adjective INOPERABLE has 2 senses:
1. not able to perform its normal function
2. not suitable for surgery
Familiarity information: INOPERABLE used as an adjective is rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Not able to perform its normal function
Similar:
unserviceable (not ready for service)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Not suitable for surgery
Context example:
metastasis has rendered the tumor inoperable
Antonym:
operable (capable of being treated by surgical operation)
Context examples
Issue associated with the device being in a nonfunctional or inoperable state and cannot be used unless the causes of the inoperability are located and fixed.
(Medical Device Inoperable, Food and Drug Administration)
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