pointless

Meanings

• adjective

  Having no purpose or meaning; unnecessary.

• adjective

  A waste of time, effort, or money.

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Pronunciation

1. /ˈpɔɪntləs/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

pointful , useful , pointed , sharp

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Synonyms

blunt , dull , obtuse , needless , purposeless , redundant , superfluous , point-free

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with pointless
meanless , gleanless , lean , mean , seem , dream

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. point (en) : A location or position.
   

2. point (en) : A sharp end of an object.
   

3. pont (en) : A bridge.
   

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Variants

List of all variants of pointless that leads to same result
pointless , pointlessly , pointlessness , pointlessnesses

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Forms

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pointlessly, pointlessness, pointless

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Etymology

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Middle English (in the sense ‘having no point, aim, or meaning’): from point (noun) + less.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'pointless' first appeared in English in the 15th century.

2. The word 'pointless' is often used to describe situations or actions that are unnecessary or fruitless.

3. In the game 'Fortnite,' players can build structures called 'point of interests' (POIs), which are popular locations for looting and combat.

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Related Concepts

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1. absurdism: A philosophical and literary movement that emphasizes the inherent meaninglessness and absurdity of human existence.

2. nihilism: A philosophical belief that life is without objective meaning, purpose, or intrinsic value.

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Culture

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Pointless has been used extensively in literature and art to depict situations or objects that serve no purpose or meaning. For instance, in Samuel Beckett's novel 'Molloy,' the protagonist embarks on a seemingly pointless journey, reflecting the absurdity of existence. In visual arts, the term 'pointillism' refers to a painting technique that consists of applying small dots of paint to form an image.

How to Memorize "pointless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where something is unnecessary or serves no purpose. For example, imagine a person spending hours trying to catch a falling leaf.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'pointless' with words like 'useless,' 'meaningless,' or 'futile' to help remember its meaning.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym 'P-O-I-N-T-L-E-S' to remember the meaning of pointless: Purposeless, Optional, Insignificant, Necessity, Time-wasting, Lack of Effort, and Superfluous.

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