"unoperable" meaning in English

See unoperable in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

Etymology: From un- + operable. Etymology templates: {{pre|en|un|operable}} un- + operable Head templates: {{en-adj|-}} unoperable (not comparable)
  1. Alternative form of inoperable Tags: alt-of, alternative, not-comparable Alternative form of: inoperable
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