Synonyms of nonoperative
4 similar words · 2 opposite words
Another word for nonoperative is nonsurgical. Other synonyms of nonoperative are medical[Appendix:Glossary, nonfunctional and nonfunctioning. The opposite of nonoperative is surgical.
Synonyms and similar words for nonoperative
adjectiveNot requiring or involving a medical operation or surgery.
- nonsurgicalBeing medical treatment that does not involve surgery, such as use of drugs or physical therapy.
- medical[Appendix:Glossary
adjectiveNot operative, not operational; inoperative.
- nonfunctional
- nonfunctioningThat does not function as required.
Opposite of nonoperative
Meaning of nonoperative
- adjective Not requiring or involving a medical operation or surgery.
- adjective Not operative, not operational; inoperative.
- noun One who is not an operative (“employee or worker”).
Questions about synonyms of nonoperative
- What is another word for nonoperative?
- Nonoperative has 4 synonyms on Word.ws, such as nonsurgical, medical[Appendix:Glossary, nonfunctional and nonfunctioning.
- What is the opposite of nonoperative?
- The opposite of nonoperative is surgical.
- What does nonoperative mean?
- Nonoperative means not requiring or involving a medical operation or surgery.
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