in'operableness
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inoperable (ɪnˈɒpərəbəl, -ˈɒprə-) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | incapable of being implemented or operated; unworkable |
| 2. | surgery not suitable for operation without risk, esp (of a malignant tumour) because metastasis has rendered surgery useless |
| inopera'bility | |
| —n | |
| in'operableness | |
| —n | |
| in'operably | |
| —adv | |
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