— inoperativeness , n.
/in op"euhr euh tiv, -op"reuh tiv, -op"euh ray'tiv/ , adj.
1. not operative; not in operation.
2. without effect: inoperative remedies.
3. no longer in effect; void; canceled: The earlier rule is now inoperative.
[ 1625-35; IN- 3 + OPERATIVE ]