futileness
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- واژهنامه · Merriam-Webster Collegiate Dictionary fu·tile adj. Pronunciation: ' fyü-t ə l, ' fyü- ˌ tī(-ə)l Function: adjective Etymology: Middle French or Latin; Middle French, from Latin futilis brittle, pointless, probably from fu- (akin to fundere to pour) ― more at FOUND Date: circa 1555 1 : serving no useful purpose : completely ineffective <efforts to convince him were futile > 2 : occupied with trifles : FRIVOLOUS –fu·tile·ly \-t ə l-(l)ē, - ˌ tī(-ə)l-lē\ adverb –fu·tile·ness \-t ə l-nəs, - ˌ tī(-ə)l-nəs\ noun synonyms FUTILE , VAIN , FRUITLESS mean producing no result. FUTILE may connote completeness of failure or unwisdom of undertaking <resistance had proved so futile that surrender was the only choice left>. VAIN usually implies simple failure to achieve a desired result <a vain attempt to get the car started>. FRUITLESS comes close to VAIN but often suggests long and arduous effort or severe disappointment < fruitless efforts to obtain a lasting peace>.]]>