inoperable

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The definition of inoperable is something that cannot work as intended, or something that cannot be fixed through a surgical procedure.

(adjective)

An example of inoperable is cancer that has spread throughout the body and that can't be cured through surgery; inoperable cancer.

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See inoperable in Webster's New World College Dictionary

adjective

not operable; specif.,
  1. not practicable
  2. that will not practicably allow of surgical operation: an inoperable cancer
  3. inoperative

See inoperable in American Heritage Dictionary 4

adjective
  1. Not functioning; inoperative.
  2. Unsuitable for a surgical procedure: an inoperable tumor.

Related Forms:

  • in·opˌer·a·bilˈi·ty noun
  • in·opˈer·a·bly adverb

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