Added 9 October 2026
pointless
/ˈpɔɪntləs/ adjective
In Latin: vānus Wiktionary
adjective Definition from Wiktionary (CC BY-SA). Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about pointless at Wordnik → Where our words come from →
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Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
a pointless sword
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Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.
a pointless remark
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Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless.
Origin
From Middle English pointles, poynteles, poyntlees. By surface analysis, point + -less.
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