inoperable

• Qualifie une condition, notamment une tumeur ou une maladie, qui ne peut pas être traitée ou retirée par une opération chirurgicale. Peut aussi désigner quelque chose qui ne fonctionne pas ou ne peut pas être utilisé.

Describes a condition, especially a tumor or disease, that cannot be treated or removed by surgery.

1. Not functioningB2formal

   Not able to work or perform its intended function.

   non fonctionnel

   • The machine is inoperable due to a broken motor.
   • The computer system became inoperable after the power surge.
   • The old elevator is now inoperable and needs replacement.

   Synonymesbrokendefectivedowninoperativemalfunctioningnonfunctionalunserviceable

   Antonymesfunctionaloperableoperativeworking

2. Not suitable for surgeryC1formalmedical

   Describing a medical condition, especially a tumor, that cannot be treated or removed by surgery.

   inopérable (médical)

   • The tumor was found to be inoperable due to its location.
   • Doctors determined that the cancer was inoperable and recommended alternative treatments.
   • The patient was diagnosed with an inoperable brain aneurysm.

   Antonymesoperable