pointless

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Etymology 1.2 Pronunciation 1.3 Adjective 1.3.1 Synonyms 1.3.2 Antonyms 1.3.3 Derived terms 1.3.4 Translations 1.3.5 External links

[edit] English

[edit] Etymology

point + -less

[edit] Pronunciation

• enPR: pointʹləs, IPA: /ˈpɔɪntləs/, SAMPA: /"pOIntl@s/
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[edit] Adjective

pointless (comparative more pointless, superlative most pointless)

1. Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.

   a pointless sword

   a pointless knife

2. Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.

   a pointless remark

   The sequel to the film was even more pointless than the original

3. Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.

   Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless.

[edit] Synonyms

• (having no point or tip): blunt, dull, obtuse
• (having no purpose): needless, purposeless, redundant, superfluous

[edit] Antonyms

• (not sharp): pointed, sharp
• (having no purpose): useful

[edit] Derived terms

• pointlessly
• pointlessness

[edit] Translations

[edit] External links

• pointless in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• pointless in The Century Dictionary, The Century Co., New York, 1911