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pointless

The correct spelling is pointless.

How to pronounce pointless

/ˈpɔɪntləs/
adjective

IPA: /ˈpɔɪntləs/

Say it like: Poy-ntl-ess

The correct spelling is pointless. Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end. For example: "a pointless knife"

Usage Examples

a pointless knife

a pointless remark

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

Definition

adjective

  1. 1.Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
  2. 2.Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.
  3. 3.Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
  4. 4.Without points.

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