pointless

Meanings

1. 1
   adj

   not having a point especially a sharp point

   my pencils are all pointless

2. 2
   adj

   Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.

   a pointless sword

3. 3
   adj

   Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.

   a pointless remark

4. 4
   adj

   Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.

   Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless.

5. 5
   adj

   Having no points

   After four matches and four defeats, United remain pointless at the foot of the table.

6. 6
   adj

   Without points.

   a pointless topology

7. 7
   adj

   serving no useful purpose

8. 8
   adj

   Point-free; employing the tacit programming paradigm.

Etymology

From Middle English pointles, poynteles, poyntlees. By surface analysis, point + -less.