/ ɪnˈɒpərətɪv; NAmE ɪnˈɑːp-/ adjective ( formal )
1.
( of a rule, system, etc. ) not valid or able to be used
2.
( of a machine ) not working; not functioning correctly
OPP operative
/ ɪnˈɒpərətɪv; NAmE ɪnˈɑːp-/ adjective ( formal )
1.
( of a rule, system, etc. ) not valid or able to be used
2.
( of a machine ) not working; not functioning correctly
OPP operative
Oxford Advanced Learner's English Dictionary. Оксфордский английский словарь для изучающик язык на продвинутом уровне. 2005