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Definition of nonoperational

nonoperational

/ˌnɑːn.ɑː.pəˈreɪ.ʃən.əl/
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nonoperational Lexical Profile

nonoperational Game Scores & Validity

• adjective

1

Not functioning, working, or ready for use; out of service or inoperative.

Example

"The backup generator remained nonoperational for two days while technicians waited for a replacement part."

2

Not directly involved in active operations, field duties, or core production activities, such as administrative, research, or support functions.

Example

"Most nonoperational staff were reassigned to remote administrative duties during the facility upgrade."

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• Rhymes for nonoperational

• Nearby Words

nonobviousness
nonoccurrence
nonoily
nonoperational
nonoptimal
nonorganic
nonorthodox

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Nonoperational. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/nonoperational
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