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pointless

point·less

pointless

 
pronunciation:
poInt lihs
features:
Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
part of speech: adjective
definition 1: useless to pursue; without meaning.
This is a pointless argument.His life seemed pointless.
synonyms:
futile, idle, meaningless, senseless, stupid, unavailing, useless, vain, void
antonyms:
valuable
similar words:
bootless, fruitless, inane, needless, otiose, unprofitable
definition 2: having no tapered end; blunt.
synonyms:
blunt, dull, obtuse
similar words:
rounded, worn
definition 3: in sports, having scored no points.
synonyms:
scoreless
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derivations: pointlessly (adv.), pointlessness (n.)
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