inutile

[ in-yoo-til ]

/ ɪnˈyu tɪl /

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adjective

of no use or service.

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Origin of inutile

First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word inūtilis. See in-³, utile

Related formsin·u·tile·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for inutile

There is no necessity of disputing the daring of this scheme, and just as inutile would be a discussion of its ethics.
Iconoclasts|James Huneker
Next she found the telephone wire cut and the speaking tube battered and inutile.
The Drums Of Jeopardy|Harold MacGrath
There is a lot of inutile talk about "significant form" by propagandists of the New Æsthetic.
Unicorns|James Huneker
As Christy's plan was not in order, would be inutile, the business of the visitors at the islands was finished.
Fighting for the Right|Oliver Optic

Inutile à dire que ses vêtements se trouvent imprégnés du “smell of india-rubber.”
Old Friends|Andrew Lang

British Dictionary definitions for inutile

inutile

/ (ɪnˈjuːtaɪl, ˌɪnjuːˈtɪlɪtɪ) /

adjective

rare useless; unprofitable

Derived Formsinutilely, adverbinutility, noun

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Word Origin and History for inutile

inutile

adj.

late 15c., from French inutile (12c., inutele), from Latin inutilis "useless, unprofitable," from in- "not" (see in- (1)) + utilis (see utility).