inanity

Meanings

• Noun

  The quality or state of being foolish, senseless, or absurd.

  - "Her constant laughter at his jokes revealed her childlike inanity."
  - "The professor was disappointed by the students' inanity during the debate."

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with inanity
irrancy , fantasy , frantic , banality

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Variants

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inanities , inanity

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Etymology

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From the Latin inanitas, meaning 'emptiness, vacuity'.

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Trivia

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1. Inanity is often used interchangeably with the term 'nonsense'.

2. The word inanity first appeared in English literature in the 16th century.

3. Inanity is a common theme in absurdist literature and art.

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Related Concepts

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1. absurdity: The quality of being absurd or irrational, often used in a humorous or philosophical context.

2. foolishness: The quality or state of being foolish or unwise.

3. vacuity: The quality or state of being empty or lacking substance or meaning.

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Culture

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Inanity is often used to describe senseless or foolish behavior or actions. It can also refer to a lack of importance or significance. In literature and art, inanity is often used to highlight the absurdity or meaninglessness of certain situations.

How to Memorize "inanity"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a person acting foolishly or senselessly to remember the meaning of inanity.
   - Visualize a empty or vacuous object to remember the origin of the word.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of silliness or foolishness.
   - Associate the word with empty or meaningless situations.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym I'm A Nut, where N stands for Nanitas, the Latin root of inanity.
   - Use the phrase In An Absurdity Nothing Yields to memorize the word.

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