OPERATIVE Antonyms

• (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct

• in a condition of biological rest or suspended animation

• lying with head on paws as if sleeping

• inactive but capable of becoming active

• not in action or at work

• the state of an engine or other mechanism that is idling

• without a basis in reason or fact

• not in active use

• silly or trivial

• lacking a sense of restraint or responsibility

• not yielding a return

• not having a job

• run disconnected or idle

• be idle; exist in a changeless situation

• (pathology) not progressing or increasing; or progressing slowly

• (military) not involved in military operations

• not exerting influence or change

• (of e.g. volcanoes) not erupting and not extinct

• lacking in energy or will

• lacking activity; lying idle or unused

• not engaged in full-time work

• not active physically or mentally

• (chemistry) not participating in a chemical reaction; chemically inert

• not in physical motion

• not producing an intended effect

• lacking in power or forcefulness

• lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

• not producing desired results; wasteful

• lacking the ability or skill to perform effectively; inadequate

• slow or slothful

• (of business) not active or brisk

• slow and apathetic

• not producing or capable of producing

• not producing desired results

• having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully