different between pointlessness vs pointless
pointlessness
English
Etymology
pointless +? -ness
Pronunciation
Noun
pointlessness (countable and uncountable, plural pointlessnesses)
- (countable) The lack of meaning, purpose, or ideas; the characteristic or condition of being pointless.
- The pointlessness of the discussion only compounded her boredom.
- (topology, geometry, uncountable) The quality of not mentioning points.
Translations
References
- Pointless topology on Wikipedia.Wikipedia
- Gerla, G., 1995, "Pointless Geometries" in Buekenhout, F., Kantor, W. eds., Handbook of incidence geometry: buildings and foundations. North-Holland: 1015-31.
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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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