Inoperative and Operable

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Inoperative adjective - Not being in a state of use, activity, or employment.

Usage example: be careful when putting your hands in even an inoperative garbage disposal

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Operable is an antonym for inoperative.

Nearby Word: inoperable

Operable adjective - Capable of or suitable for being used for a particular purpose.

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Inoperative is an antonym for operable.

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