pointless
English edit
Alternative forms edit
- pointlesse (obsolete)
Etymology edit
From Middle English pointles, poynteles, poyntlees; equivalent to point + -less.
Pronunciation edit
Adjective edit
pointless (comparative more pointless, superlative most pointless)
- Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
- a pointless sword
- a pointless knife
- 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
- Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
- Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless.
- (sports, games) Having no points
- After four matches and four defeats, United remain pointless at the foot of the table.
- (mathematics) Without points.
- a pointless topology
- (programming, derogatory) Point-free; employing the tacit programming paradigm.
Synonyms edit
- (having no point or tip): blunt, dull, obtuse
- (having no purpose): futile, needless, purposeless, redundant, superfluous
- (mathematics: without points): point-free
Antonyms edit
- (antonym(s) of “not sharp”): pointed, sharp
- (antonym(s) of “having no purpose”): worthwhile, useful, pointful
Derived terms edit
Translations edit
having no point or sharp tip
having no prominent or important feature
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having no purpose
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in mathematics
Further reading edit
- “pointless”, in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, Springfield, Mass.: G. & C. Merriam, 1913, →OCLC.
- “pointless”, in The Century Dictionary […], New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911, →OCLC.