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futility
[ fyoo-til-i-tee ]
/ fyuˈtɪl ɪ ti /
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noun, plural fu·til·i·ties for 2, 3.
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British Dictionary definitions for futility
futility
/ (fjuːˈtɪlɪtɪ) /
noun plural -ties
lack of effectiveness or success
lack of purpose or meaning
something futile
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