pointless

point·less

P0402100 (point′lĭs)adj.1. Lacking meaning; senseless: a pointless remark; a pointless coincidence.2. Ineffectual; useless: a pointless effort to prevent discussion of the scandal. See Synonyms at futile.3. Having an end that is not sharp or tapered; having no point: pointless arrows.4. Failing to score a point: a pointless first quarter.

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point′less·ly adv.point′less·ness n.

pointless

(ˈpɔɪntlɪs) adj1. without a point2. without meaning, relevance, or force3. (General Sporting Terms) sport without a point scored ˈpointlessly adv ˈpointlessness n

point•less

(ˈpɔɪnt lɪs)

adj. 1. without relevance or force; meaningless; useless. 2. without a point scored, as in a game. 3. blunt, as an instrument. [1300–50] point′less•ly, adv. point′less•ness, n.

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	pointless - not having a point especially a sharp point; "my pencils are all pointless"unpointedpointed - having a point
	2.	pointless - serving no useful purpose; having no excuse for being; "otiose lines in a play"; "advice is wasted words"; "a pointless remark"; "a life essentially purposeless"; "senseless violence"otiose, superfluous, wasted, purposeless, senselessworthless - lacking in usefulness or value; "a worthless idler"

pointless

adjective senseless, meaningless, futile, fruitless, unproductive, stupid, silly, useless, absurd, irrelevant, in vain, worthless, ineffectual, unprofitable, nonsensical, aimless, inane, unavailing, without rhyme or reason Violence is always pointless.
fitting, productive, useful, appropriate, sensible, proper, to the point, profitable, logical, desirable, worthwhile, beneficial, meaningful, fruitful

pointless

adjective1. Without aim, purpose, or intent:aimless, desultory, purposeless.2. Lacking rational direction or purpose:meaningless, mindless, purposeless, senseless.Idiom: without rhyme or reason.

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point

(point) noun1. the sharp end of anything. the point of a pin; a sword point; at gunpoint (= threatened by a gun). 尖端，尖狀物 尖端，尖状物 2. a piece of land that projects into the sea etc. The ship came round Lizard Point. 岬 岬3. a small round dot or mark (.) a decimal point; five point three six (= 5.36); In punctuation, a point is another name for a full stop. 點，小圓點，小數點 点，小圆点，小数点 4. an exact place or spot. When we reached this point of the journey we stopped to rest. (空間的)一點或地點 （空间的）一点或地点 5. an exact moment. Her husband walked in at that point. 特定時點 （特定）时刻 6. a place on a scale especially of temperature. the boiling-point of water. 刻度(尤指溫度計) （温度计上的）度 7. a division on a compass eg north, south-west etc. 羅盤方位點(羅盤上三十二個方位之一，亦稱為「羅經點」)，羅盤上兩點的間距(相隔十一度十五分) 罗盘主方位（罗经点） 8. a mark in scoring a competition, game, test etc. He has won by five points to two. 比賽得分 得分，（比赛得的）分数 9. a particular matter for consideration or action. The first point we must decide is, where to meet; That's a good point; You've missed the point; That's the whole point; We're wandering away from the point. 要點、論點 （讲话时的）要点、论点 10. (a) purpose or advantage. There's no point (in) asking me – I don't know. 目的，用處 目的，意图 11. a personal characteristic or quality. We all have our good points and our bad ones. 特點 特点（长处或短处） 12. an electrical socket in a wall etc into which a plug can be put. Is there only one electrical point in this room? 插座 插座 verb1. to aim in a particular direction. He pointed the gun at her. 對準 把...对准2. to call attention to something especially by stretching the index finger in its direction. He pointed (his finger) at the door; He pointed to a sign. 指向 指向3. to fill worn places in (a stone or brick wall etc) with mortar. (泥水匠用水泥) 抹平砌縫 （泥水匠用水泥）抹砖缝，抹墙缝 ˈpointed adjective having a sharp end. a pointed nose; pointed shoes. 尖的 尖的ˈpointer noun1. a long stick used to indicate places on a large map etc. 指示棒(用來指黑板或地圖) 指示棒，教鞭 2. an indicator on a dial. The pointer is on/at zero. 指針 指针3. a hint; a suggestion. Give me some pointers on how to do it. 暗示 暗示ˈpointless adjective having no meaning or purpose. a pointless journey. 無意義的 无意义的ˈpointlessly adverb 無意義地 无意义地points noun plural1. a movable section of rails which allow a train to cross over other lines or pass from one line to another. The points had to be changed before the train could continue. (鐵軌的)轉轍器 （铁路的）道叉 2. the solid tips in the toes of ballet shoes. She can dance on her points. (芭蕾舞鞋的)硬鞋尖 （芭蕾舞鞋的）鞋尖 be on the point of to be about to (do something). I was on the point of going out when the telephone rang. 正要做某事 正要去做某事，正要...的时候 come to the point1. (also get to the point) to reach the most important consideration in a conversation etc. He talked and talked but never came to the point. (講話時)說到重點，抓住關鍵 （讲话时）扣住主题，抓住关键 2. (only with it as subject) to arrive at the moment when something must be done. He always promises to help, but when it comes to the point he's never there. (到了)關鍵時刻 （到了）关键时刻 make a point of to be especially careful to (do something). I'll make a point of asking her today. 重視，強調 重视，强调 make one's point to state one's opinion persuasively. 說出了所以然 很有说服力地阐述自己的观点point out to indicate or draw attention to. He pointed out his house to her; I pointed out that we needed more money. 指出 指出point one's toes to stretch the foot out, shaping the toes into a point, when dancing etc. (跳舞時的)墊腳尖動作 （跳舞时的）踮起脚尖

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