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inoperative Synonyms

Another word for inoperative

Choosing another word for inoperative depends on context, so the 15 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• adjective (Context 1)

Not working or functioning; out of order.

Usage Example

"The main elevator remained nonfunctional for several days while technicians waited for a replacement motor."

Strongest
nonfunctional
out of order
Strong
broken
defective
unserviceable
defunct
inactive
Weak
idle

• adjective (Context 2)

Having no legal force, validity, or practical effect (especially of a law, rule, contract, or official statement).

Usage Example

"The court ruled that the outdated clause in the lease agreement was legally invalid."

Strongest
invalid
void
Strong
null
null and void
ineffective
ineffectual
defunct
obsolete

Opposites of inoperative

The opposite of inoperative shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

operative
operational
valid
functional
binding
working
effective
serviceable
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• Nearby Words

inoffensively
inoffensiveness
inoperable
inoperative
inordinate
inordinately
inorganic

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Inoperative. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/inoperative
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