inutile
Americanadjective
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Origin of inutile
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English word from Latin word inūtilis. See in- 3, utile
Example Sentences
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Within the chromosomes, a defective gene may fail in its function because a single fraction of its nucleic acid molecule is aberrant and inutile.
From Time Magazine Archive
There is a lot of inutile talk about "significant form" by propagandists of the New Æsthetic.
From Unicorns by Huneker, James
Quitte cette inutile peine, Bûvons plûtôt a longue haleine De ce doux jus delicieux, Qui pour l’excellence précéde Le bruvage que Ganimede Verse dans la coupe des dieux.”
From Ebrietatis Encomium or, the Praise of Drunkenness by Samber, Robert
"Dans le plus rude hiver j'ai le dos toujours nu: Et, quoique fort commode, � peine m'a-t-on vu, Qu'ausit�t n�glig�, je deviens inutile."
From Women of Modern France (Illustrated) Woman: In all ages and in all countries Vol. 7 (of 10) by Hugo Paul Thieme
Déjà les chevaux s'éffrayaient, les rangs se confondaient, et le désordre égarait le courage et le rendait inutile, lorsque les Suisses descendirent de la montagne en poussant de grands cris.
From Gibbon by Morison, James Cotter
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