inoperable

See also: inopérable

English

Adjective

inoperable (not comparable)

  1. (medicine) Incapable of being successfully surgically operated on.
  2. Incapable of operation or function; inoperative.
    • 2021 August 11, Ben Jones, “Network News: Main line steam servicing facility for Cornwall”, in RAIL, number 937, page 27, photo caption:
      MPower Kernow will clear and repair the currently inoperable turntable - allowing steam locomotives to be turned in Cornwall again and opening up the potential for new charter operations.

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Spanish

Etymology

in- +‎ operable

Pronunciation
  • IPA(key): /inopeˈɾable/ [i.no.peˈɾa.β̞le]
  • Rhymes: -able
  • Syllabification: i‧no‧pe‧ra‧ble

Adjective

inoperable (plural inoperables)

  1. inoperable
  2. inoperative

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