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pointless

/ˈpɔɪntləs/ adjective B2
  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. Having no points · After four matches and four defeats, United remain pointless at the foot of the table.
  5. Without points. · a pointless topology
  6. Point-free; employing the tacit programming paradigm.
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