nonoperative

adjective

Definition of nonoperativenext
as in nonoperational

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Recent Examples of nonoperative In many cases, similar or better results can be achieved using options including multidisciplinary care that includes an expert nonoperative physician, physical therapy and lifestyle interventions. — Greg Licholai, Forbes, 22 Jan. 2022 Another call came in about the handrail, then a call about an emergency-exit gate at Fort Hamilton Parkway with a nonoperative magnet. — Andy Newman, New York Times, 17 Mar. 2020 But behind the model are a set of assumptions about the relationship between China and the U.S. that are suddenly and dramatically nonoperative. — Dan Neil, WSJ, 17 Jan. 2019 Candidates for surgery have attempted nonoperative treatments without relief of symptoms. — Tj Gibson, azcentral, 9 May 2018
Recent Examples of Synonyms for nonoperative
  1. nonoperational
  2. inoperative
  3. nonoperating
  4. inactive
  5. nonfunctional
  6. nonfunctioning
  7. ineffective
  8. broken
Adjective
  • While Russia's surface fleet of ships is less impressive and counts just one currently nonoperational aircraft carrier among its ships, the Kremlin wields a daunting undersea fleet.
    — Faisal Kutty, Newsweek, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The planning process involved restructuring the company’s advisory board, transitioning longtime employees into nonoperational roles, and building a younger, more collaborative executive committee.
    — Ritu Upadhyay, WWD, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of nonoperational
Adjective
  • Perhaps most notably, both sides deploy decoy vehicles—either inoperative derelicts or inflatable fakes—to draw enemy fire away from real vehicles.
    — David Axe, Forbes, 31 Oct. 2024
  • In wartime, however, the calculus changes, because most of the costs are inoperative.
    — William C. Wohlforth, Foreign Affairs, 22 June 2021
Definition of inoperative
Adjective
  • Debt and other nonoperating municipal costs would rise from $24.6 million to $26.5 million.
    — Jesse Leavenworth, courant.com, 9 Mar. 2021
  • Our research, published in the Journal of Finance, shows that in 2012 these corporations managed a combined portfolio of $1.6 trillion of nonoperating financial assets.
    — Thomas Gilbert and, WSJ, 23 Aug. 2018
Definition of nonoperating
Adjective
  • With none of those fights being offered to him, Edwards was inactive.
    — Trent Reinsmith, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • In his first season with the team, Lazard was benched and inactive for the year’s final game.
    — Antwan Staley, New York Daily News, 4 Mar. 2025
Definition of inactive
Adjective
  • Lawmakers last year banned the installation of nonfunctional turf, invasive plants and artificial turf on most commercial, industrial and state government property.
    — Elise Schmelzer, The Denver Post, 21 Feb. 2025
  • Trump curbed the options available to foreigners planning to enter the U.S. by making the CBP One app nonfunctional on Inauguration Day.
    — Megan Ulu-Lani Boyanton, The Denver Post, 30 Jan. 2025
Definition of nonfunctional
Adjective
  • Drivers say their contract issues center on pay as well as safety issues, including nonfunctioning heaters, loudspeakers and windshield wipers.
    — Zaz Hollander, Anchorage Daily News, 4 Feb. 2023
  • In 2020, the state of Virginia passed some bills limiting pretextual traffic stops—for example, when police spot nonfunctioning brake or tail lights or hear an overly loud exhaust system.
    — Michael Tomasky, The New Republic, 30 Jan. 2023
Definition of nonfunctioning
Adjective
  • But there’s little sense in safeguarding an ineffective K-12 status quo, particularly for students without wealth or social capital.
    — Ryan Craig, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025
  • Many Back Pain Therapies Were Identified as Ineffective Three therapies were specifically identified as being ineffective for acute low back pain: exercise, steroid injections, and acetaminophen (Tylenol).
    — Tom Gavin, EverydayHealth.com, 20 Mar. 2025
Definition of ineffective
Adjective
  • She was discovered near a Dubai road with several injuries, including a broken spine and multiple broken limbs, per the outlet.
    — Bailey Richards, People.com, 22 Mar. 2025
  • The palace appeared to be in ruins, with soldiers stepping on broken tiles.
    — Samy Magdy and Jon Gambrell, Los Angeles Times, 21 Mar. 2025
Definition of broken

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“Nonoperative.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/nonoperative. Accessed 28 Mar. 2025.

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