useless

Meanings

• adjective

  Without meaning or value; not useful.

• adjective

  Not serving any useful purpose; superfluous.

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with useless
foolish , usurious , cruelest , jewelry , rueful

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Variants

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useless , uselessly , uselessness , uselessnesses

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Etymology

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From Old French usel, from us, from Latin uti 'to use'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'useless' was first used in English around the 14th century.

2. In mathematics, a 'useless' number is a number that, when multiplied by any number, results in a number that cannot be expressed as a whole number.

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Related Concepts

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1. superfluous: Related concept. Superfluous means unnecessary or excessive. 'Useless' and 'superfluous' are closely related concepts as something that is 'useless' is also often considered 'superfluous'.

2. waste: Related concept. 'Useless' items or actions can be considered a form of 'waste'. 'Waste' can also refer to the act of using resources without any useful outcome.

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Culture

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In literature, 'useless' is often used to describe characters or situations that seem to serve no purpose or value. In art, 'useless' objects or installations may be created to challenge the notion of functionality and provoke thought.

How to Memorize "useless"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a broken tool or an object that no longer serves its intended purpose. Visualize the feeling of disappointment or frustration when you realize that something is 'useless'.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'useless' with the feeling of helplessness or frustration. Remember that something is 'useless' when it doesn't serve a purpose or provide any value.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic phrase like 'Useless is Unwanted, Serving Empty, Sap and Labor' to help remember the meaning of the word.

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