inoperable

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Adjective inoperable has 2 senses

inoperable, unusable - not able to perform its normal function
Antonym: serviceable (indirect, via unserviceable)
inoperable - not suitable for surgery; "metastasis has rendered the tumor inoperable"
Antonym: operable

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Term: inoperable

Definition:

adjective

1. Not capable of functioning or operating, typically referring to a machine, device, or system.

2. Medicine: Unable to be treated or cured by surgical operation or medical intervention.

Sense 1:

Example Sentence: The car's engine suffered serious damage and became inoperable.

Sense 2:

Example Sentence: The tumor was diagnosed as inoperable and required alternative treatment methods.

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