inoperable

🇺🇸 /ɪnˈɑːpərəbl/ 🇬🇧 /ɪnˈɒpərəbl/
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adjective
R

Unable to be fixed or treated with surgery.

The doctor said the tumor was inoperable, so they couldn't perform surgery.

R

Not functioning or unable to be used.

The storm left many roads inoperable and difficult to navigate.

translation

adj. Unable to be fixed or treated with surgery.; Not functioning or unable to be used.