inoperable

adj — 2 senses

inoperable

adj

Etymology From in- + operable.

1

Medicine, Sciences, Surgery Incapable of being successfully operated on.

2

Incapable of operation or function; inoperative.

  • MPower Kernow will clear and repair the currently inoperable turntable - allowing steam locomotives to be turned in Cornwall again and opening up the potential for new charter operations.2021 August 11, Ben Jones, “Network News: Main line steam servicing facility for Cornwall”, in RAIL, number 937, page 27, photo caption:
Derived terms
inoperability, inoperably

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