1. not able to be treated by surgery
Usage: medical
2. not able to function or be used

Examples

• The tumor was declared inoperable due to its location near vital organs.
• Doctors told the family that the cancer was inoperable at this advanced stage.
• The old machinery became inoperable after years of neglect.
• The computer system was inoperable following the power surge.
• Heavy snow made the mountain roads inoperable for several days.
• The patient sought a second opinion after being told the condition was inoperable.