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futility
noun fu·til·i·ty \fyü-ˈti-lə-tē\
plural fu·til·i·ties
Definition of FUTILITY
1
: the quality or state of being futile : uselessness
2
: a useless act or gesture <the futilities of debate for its own sake — W. A. White>
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First Known Use of FUTILITY
circa 1623
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FUTILITY Defined for Kids
futility
noun fu·til·i·ty \fyu̇-ˈti-lə-tē\
Definition of FUTILITY for Kids
: the quality or state of being ineffective <She knew the futility of trying to argue with him.>
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