inoperative

• Qualifie quelque chose qui ne fonctionne pas, qui est hors d'usage ou qui n'a pas d'effet.

Describes something that is not working, not functioning, or not in effect.

1. Not functioning or workingB2formal

   Not operating or not in a working condition; unable to function.

   hors service

   • The elevator is inoperative due to a power failure.
   • The machine was declared inoperative after the malfunction.
   • All inoperative equipment must be reported to maintenance.

   Synonymesbrokendeaddefectivedowninactivekaputnonfunctionalunserviceableunusable

   Antonymesactivefunctioningoperationaloperativeworking

2. Having no effect or forceC1formal

   Not having any legal or practical effect; invalid or void.

   sans effet, invalide

   • The old law became inoperative after the new legislation was passed.
   • The clause was ruled inoperative by the court.
   • The contract is inoperative until both parties sign it.

   Synonymesfutileidleineffectiveineffectualinvalidnugatorynullpowerlessuselessvainvoid

   Antonymesbindingeffectiveeffectualoperativevalid