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inanity

American  
[ih-nan-i-tee] / ɪˈnæn ɪ ti /

noun

plural

inanities

  1. lack of sense, significance, or ideas; silliness.

  2. something inane.

  3. shallowness; superficiality.

inanity British  
/ ɪˈnænɪtɪ /

noun

  1. lack of intelligence or imagination; senselessness; silliness

  2. a senseless action, remark, etc

  3. archaic emptiness

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Etymology

Origin of inanity

From the Latin word inānitās, dating back to 1595–1605. See inane, -ity

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