different between pointless vs inept
pointless
English
Etymology
point +? -less
Pronunciation
- enPR: point?l?s, IPA(key): /?p??ntl?s/
Adjective
pointless (comparative more pointless, superlative most pointless)
- Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
- a pointless sword
- a pointless knife
- 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
- Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
- Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless.
- (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.
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inept
English
Etymology
Borrowed from Middle French inepte, from Latin ineptus, from in- + aptus (whence English apt).
Pronunciation
- (UK, US) IPA(key): /?n??pt/
- Rhymes: -?pt
Adjective
inept (comparative more inept, superlative most inept)
- Not able to do something; not proficient; displaying incompetence.
- Unfit; unsuitable.
Antonyms
- adept
- skillful
Derived terms
- ept
- ineptitude
Related terms
- apt
- aptitude
Translations
Anagrams
- nepit
Romanian
Etymology
From French inepte, from Latin ineptus.
Adjective
inept m or n (feminine singular inept?, masculine plural inep?i, feminine and neuter plural inepte)
- inept
Declension
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