Antonyms for inoperable


Grammar : Adj
Spell : in-op-er-uh-buh l, -op-ruh-buh l
Phonetic Transcription : ɪnˈɒp ər ə bəl, -ˈɒp rə bəl


Definition of inoperable

Origin :
  • 1856, from in- (1) "not, opposite of" + operable.
  • As in incurable : adj unfixable, unchangeable
  • As in on the blink : adj not working continuously
  • As in impractical : adj unrealistic
  • As in out of order : adj not working
  • As in broken : adj not working
  • As in on the fritz : adj in disrepair
  • As in unnegotiable : adj impracticable
  • As in unusable : adj impracticable
  • As in unworkable : adj impracticable
  • As in dead : adj not working
  • As in impractical/impracticable : adj unrealistic
Example sentences :
  • The fourth case supposes the cancer is inoperable but the child viable.
  • Extract from : « The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation » by Austin O'Malley
  • The third case is that of an inoperable cancer and an inviable child.
  • Extract from : « The Ethics of Medical Homicide and Mutilation » by Austin O'Malley
  • In inoperable cases benefit may follow the use of the X-rays, or of radium.
  • Extract from : « Manual of Surgery Volume Second: Extremities--Head--Neck. Sixth Edition. » by Alexander Miles

Synonyms for inoperable

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