different between pointless vs inconsequential

English

Etymology

point +? -less

Pronunciation

• enPR: point?l?s, IPA^(key): /?p??ntl?s/

Adjective

pointless (comparative more pointless, superlative most pointless)

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

   a pointless sword

   a pointless knife

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

   a pointless remark

   The sequel to the film was even more pointless than the original

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

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

4. (mathematics) Without points.

   a pointless topology

Synonyms

• (having no point or tip): blunt, dull, obtuse
• (having no purpose): needless, purposeless, redundant, superfluous
• (mathematics: without points): point-free

Antonyms

• (not sharp): pointed, sharp
• (having no purpose): useful, pointful

Derived terms

• pointlessly
• pointlessness

Translations

Further reading

• pointless in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913.
• pointless in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911.

English

Etymology

in- +? consequential.

Pronunciation

• (Canada) IPA^(key): /?n?k?ns??kw?n??l/
• (UK) IPA^(key): /?n?k?n.s??kw?n.??l/

Adjective

inconsequential (comparative more inconsequential, superlative most inconsequential)

1. Having no consequence; not consequential; of little importance.

   You will never know the exact atomic time when you started reading this phrase; of course, that's inconsequential.

2. Not logically following from the premises.

Synonyms

• unimportant
• negligible
• trivial
• trifling
• See also Thesaurus:insignificant

Derived terms

• inconsequentiality
• inconsequentially
• inconsequentialness

Translations

Noun

inconsequential (plural inconsequentials)

1. Something unimportant; something that does not matter.