inane

[ ih-neyn ]
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adjective
  1. lacking sense, significance, or ideas; silly: inane questions.

noun
  1. something that is empty or void, especially the void of infinite space.

Origin of inane

1
First recorded in 1655–65, inane is from the Latin word inānis

Other words for inane

Other words from inane

  • in·ane·ly, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for inane

inane

/ (ɪˈneɪn) /


adjective
  1. senseless, unimaginative, or empty; unintelligent: inane remarks

Origin of inane

1
C17: from Latin inānis empty

Derived forms of inane

  • inanely, adverb

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