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meaningless
adjective mean·ing·less \ˈmē-niŋ-ləs\
: having no meaning
: having no real importance or value
Full Definition of MEANINGLESS
1
: having no meaning; especially : lacking any significance
2
: having no assigned function in a language system
— mean·ing·less·ly adverb
— mean·ing·less·ness noun
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First Known Use of MEANINGLESS
1797
Related to MEANINGLESS
- Antonyms
- meaningful, significant
MEANINGLESS Defined for Kids
meaningless
adjective mean·ing·less \ˈmē-niŋ-ləs\
Definition of MEANINGLESS for Kids
: having no meaning or importance
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