inoperable

/ɪnˈɑpərəbəl/
adjective
  1. Not able to be treated or removed by surgery.
    • Unfortunately, the cancer was found to be inoperable, so they explored other treatments.
    • Advances in medicine have made some previously inoperable conditions treatable.
    • The doctor explained that the tumor was inoperable due to its location.
  2. Not able to be used or operated; not functioning.
    • The old factory's machinery was inoperable after years of neglect.
    • Due to a power outage, the elevator was inoperable for several hours.
    • The software became inoperable after the update failed.
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