nugatory — of no value or importance; trifling; futile
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of no value or importance; trifling; futile
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnuːɡətɔːri/
Korean meaning: 가치나 중요성이 없는; 하찮은; 무익한
Korean pronunciation: **누**거토리
Example Sentences
- The CEO dismissed the intern's nugatory suggestions with a wave of his hand.
- After spending all night on what turned out to be nugatory research, Jake fell asleep on his keyboard.
- The contract was declared nugatory due to several legal loopholes.
nugatory
ADJECTIVE//ˈnuːɡətɔːri//
of no value or importance; trifling; futile
The inventor's nugatory efforts result in a completely broken machine
His nugatory speech fills the oratory, while real work happens in the lavatory!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin nugatorius, meaning 'trifling' or 'worthless.' It derives from the Latin verb nugari, which meant 'to trifle' or 'to talk nonsense.'
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📝Examples
“The CEO dismissed the intern's nugatory suggestions with a wave of his hand.”
“After spending all night on what turned out to be nugatory research, Jake fell asleep on his keyboard.”
“The contract was declared nugatory due to several legal loopholes.”
“His nugatory attempts to fix the computer only made it emit more smoke.”
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