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Inoperative for Dummies

adjective

pronunciation: ɪn'ɑpərətɪv

What does Inoperative really mean?

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Hey there, buddy! I'm so excited that you asked me about the word "inoperative". Let me break it down for you in a really easy way, so that it makes sense to you. So, "inoperative" is a word we use to describe something that is not working or not functioning. Imagine you have a toy car that has run out of batteries and now it won't move. The car becomes inoperative because it cannot do what it is supposed to do, which is to drive around. So, when something is inoperative, it basically means it doesn't work anymore.

Now, let's think about another example to grasp this concept better. Imagine you have a light bulb that has burnt out. When you turn the switch on, the light doesn't come on because the bulb is inoperative. It's like the bulb is on vacation and decided not to do its job of lighting up the room. So, in this case, "inoperative" means that the light bulb is not able to function as it should because it's not working anymore.

Just as a car without batteries or a burnt-out light bulb can't do what they are meant to do, when something is inoperative, it is unable to perform its intended task. It's kind of like when I want to eat a delicious ice cream cone, but the ice cream machine is not working, so it's inoperative! I can't have my ice cream because the machine is not doing its job of making ice cream.

Now, I must tell you that "inoperative" has another meaning as well. Sometimes, it can be used to describe a rule or a law that is no longer in effect or not being enforced. It's like when the school declares that the "no running in the hallways" rule is inoperative for a day. That means, for that day, the rule is not being followed or enforced, so the students are allowed to run in the hallways without getting into trouble.

So, in summary, "inoperative" means something is not working or not functioning as it should. It can also describe a rule or a law that is no longer in effect or being enforced. Whether it's a broken toy car or a burnt-out light bulb, or even a day when the no running rule is ignored, when something is inoperative, it's just not getting the job done. I hope this explanation helps you understand the word better! If you have any more questions or need further clarification, feel free to ask. I'm here to help!


Revised and Fact checked by David Anderson on 2023-10-29 03:03:55

Inoperative In a sentece

Learn how to use Inoperative inside a sentece

  • The phone battery is dead, so it is inoperative and cannot make any calls.
  • The broken car engine is inoperative, and it cannot be driven.
  • The computer has a virus, so it is inoperative and cannot be used until it is fixed.
  • The elevator is out of order, making it inoperative and unable to transport people.
  • The TV remote control is not working, so the TV remains inoperative and cannot be turned on.

Inoperative Antonyms

Words that have the opposite context of the original word.

operative

Inoperative Similar Words

Words that similar to the original word, but are not synonyms.

dead defunct down