nugatory — of no value or importance; trifling; futile
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: of no value or importance; trifling; futile
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈnuːɡətɔːri/
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 judge dismissed the contract as nugatory after finding a fatal legal flaw.
His nugatory speech fills the oratory, while real work happens in the lavatory!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin nugatorius, meaning 'trifling' or 'worthless.' It derives from the Latin verb nugari, which meant 'to trifle' or 'to talk nonsense.'
Breakdown
nugar- (to trifle, talk nonsense) + -ory (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝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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