Translation
useless
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Word origin
From Latin inutilis ('useless'), formed from the negative prefix in- and utilis ('useful'), itself from uti ('to use'). The positive root utilis gives English utility and utilise.
- Origin
- Latin
- Root
- inutilis
- English cognates
- utility, utilise
Grammar
Examples
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There is no point in insisting.
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These objects are totally useless.
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No need to rush, we have time.
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It's useless to argue, his decision is made.
, déménagement.
Keep this box, it isn't useless for the move.
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Start your free week (no card)This word is taught in chapter 12, lesson 6: inutile, entrée, libérer and 7 more words.