nugatory

Meanings

• adjective

  having or showing no value, importance, or usefulness

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈnjuːɡətɔɹi/
   
   
   
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Rhymes

Words rhyming with nugatory
jubitary , nutatory , pugatory , regatory

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Variants

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nugatory

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Etymology

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From Latin nugatorius, nugare 'to play, jest, or trifle'. Nugatory is a word that describes something as having no value or importance.

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Trivia

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1. The term nugatory was first used in English in the 16th century.

2. Nugatory is often used in legal contexts to refer to evidence or arguments that are deemed irrelevant or of no value.

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Culture

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Nugatory is not known to have any significant cultural, historical, or symbolic significance. It is a descriptive term used to denote something worthless or insignificant.

How to Memorize "nugatory"

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   - Imagine a pile of worthless or useless objects. This can help you remember that nugatory means having no value or importance.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word nugatory with the word worthless. This can help you remember that nugatory means having no value or importance.

3. mnemonics
   

   - One mnemonic for remembering the meaning of nugatory is to remember that it rhymes with 'useless'.

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