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Meaning of pointless

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

pointless

Pronunciation:/ˈpɔɪntləs/

adjective

Definitions

  1. Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.

    Example: a pointless knife

  2. Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.

    Example: a pointless remark

  3. Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.

    Example: Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless.

  4. Without points.

    Example: a pointless topology