pointlessness
|point-less-ness|
B2
/ˈpɔɪntləsnəs/
(pointless)
lacking purpose
Etymology
Etymology Information
'pointless' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'pointles,' where 'point' meant 'a sharp end' and '-less' meant 'without.'
Historical Evolution
'pointles' transformed into the modern English word 'pointless' by the addition of the suffix '-ness' to form 'pointlessness.'
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'without a sharp end,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'lacking purpose or meaning.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the quality or state of lacking meaning, purpose, or value.
The pointlessness of the argument was evident to everyone.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45