Associations to the word «Inoperative»
Noun
Adverb
Wiktionary
INOPERATIVE, adjective. Not working or functioning; either idle or broken
INOPERATIVE, adjective. (legal) No longer legally binding
Dictionary definition
INOPERATIVE, adjective. Not working or taking effect; "an inoperative law".
Wise words
A word is not a crystal, transparent and unchanged; it is
the skin of a living thought and may vary greatly in color
and content according to the circumstances and time in which
it is used.