Inoperable (Adjective)

Meaning ¹

Not suitable for surgery; "metastasis has rendered the tumor inoperable".

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Antonyms

• Operable

Meaning ²

Not able to perform its normal function.

Classification

All adjective clusters.

Examples

• The tumor was inoperable and had spread to other parts of the patient's body.
• The car's engine was inoperable after the accident, causing significant damage.
• The company's software was inoperable due to a critical bug that needed to be fixed.
• The medical device was inoperable because it had not been properly calibrated.
• The storm had caused widespread power outages, leaving many traffic lights inoperable.