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nu·ga·to·ry
 nugatory
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- pronunciation:
- nu
g
to
ri
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| definition 1: |
having little or no real importance or value; trifling.
- synonyms:
- futile, insignificant, petty, picayune, slight, trifling, trivial, vain
- similar words:
- hollow, inconsequential, negligible, niggling, paltry, piddling, small, worthless
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| definition 2: |
having no effect or force; invalid; futile.
- synonyms:
- futile, ineffective, inefficacious, otiose, useless, vain
- similar words:
- abortive, bootless, fruitless, hollow, idle, impotent, invalid, unavailing, unsuccessful
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| related words: |
empty, idle, meaningless, mere, minor, petty, useless, vain, vile, void |
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