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inane

/ɪˈneɪn/
Meanings
  • adjective

    absurd or senseless, particularly in a way that is deliberately irritating; having, or showing, a lack of sense or intelligence

    - "His inane jokes were not funny and only served to irritate us."
    - "Despite the inane arguments, they continued to debate the topic endlessly."
Pronunciation
  1. /ɪˈneɪn/



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Synonyms

fatuous , silly , vapid
Rhymes
Words rhyming with inane
chains , rains , plains , gains , chains
Variants
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inane , inanely , inaneness , inanenesses , inaner , inanest , inanes
Etymology
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Originally meaning 'stupid' or 'foolish' in Middle English, derived from the Latin word 'inanis' meaning 'empty' or 'vain'.

Trivia
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  1. The term 'inane' was popularized in English literature by the playwright Samuel Beckett, who used it extensively in his works.

  2. The word 'inane' has a homophone in the word 'inexanable', which means 'unexplainable' or 'incapable of being explained'.

  3. In the novel 'Catch-22' by Joseph Heller, the term 'inane' is used frequently to describe the absurdity of military bureaucracy and the senselessness of war.

Related Concepts
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  1. absurdism: A philosophical movement that emphasizes the inherent meaninglessness or absurdity of life, often expressed through art and literature.

Quotes
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  1. Though feminist leaders are mostly aligned with those sentiments, they can't separate their quest for economic equity from the "inane" political correctness of their extremist sisters.

    - Mary Matalin,{it}Newsweek{/it},25 Oct. 1993

  2. All around us swirls the battering of gargantuan films, Styrofoam epics with megatons of special effects, gleefully "inane" adolescent films, horror films that really are horrible.

    - Stanley Kauffmann,{it}New Republic{/it},15 Mar. 2004

  3. The surfeit of home runs is a sop to all the Philistines who require "inane" diversions like programmed races between electronic dots on the scoreboard to make it through a two-hit shutout.

    - Nicholas Dawidoff,{it}New York Times Magazine{/it},4 Apr. 1999
Culture
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In literature, 'inane' has been used to describe characters or situations that are absurd or senseless, often used for comedic effect. In art, 'inane' objects or scenes can be used to provoke thought or challenge perceptions.

How to Memorize "inane"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person making inane jokes or behaving in a senseless way. Imagine the facial expressions and body language associated with such behavior.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'inane' with the idea of something being senseless or absurd. Think of a time when you encountered something inane and how it made you feel.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic device by associating 'inane' with the word 'nonsense'. Remember that 'inane' means 'stupid' or 'senseless' and use this meaning to help remember the definition.

🧠 Bonus Tips

To help you remember the word 'inane', follow these practical tricks with steps:

1. Rhyme it up: Create a rhyme using the word 'inane'. For example, 'The joke you told was so inane, I couldn't stop myself from groaning in pain.'

2. Visualize it: Imagine a big 'I' and an 'N' with a tail, representing the word 'inane'. The 'I' stands for 'I'm not interested' and the 'N' with a tail represents 'not normal'. So, when you see the word 'inane', you can visualize it as 'I'm not interested in something that's not normal'.

3. Associate it: Associate the word 'inane' with something or someone that you find to be silly or lacking in sense. For example, 'My little brother's jokes are so inane.'

4. Use it often: Incorporate the word 'inane' into your daily conversations as much as possible. The more you use it, the more likely you are to remember it.

5. Break it down: Break down the word 'inane' into its syllables - 'i-nan'. Practice saying it out loud and clapping your hands to the syllables to help you remember it.

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