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Inoperative vs Inept - What's the difference?

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Inoperative is a related term of inept.


As adjectives the difference between inoperative and inept

is that inoperative is not working or functioning; either idle or broken while inept is not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.

inoperative

English

Adjective

(-)
  • not working or functioning; either idle or broken
  • (legal) No longer legally binding

    • inept

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence
  • Unfit; unsuitable

    • Antonyms

    * adept * skillful

    Related terms

    * apt * aptitude