pointlessとは 意味・読み方・使い方

語源

From Middle English pointles, poynteles, poyntlees; equivalent to point +‎ -less.

発音

• enPR: pointʹləs, IPA^(key): /ˈpɔɪntləs/

形容詞

pointless (comparative more pointless, superlative most pointless)

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

   a pointless sword

   a pointless knife

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

   a pointless remark

   The sequel to the film was even more pointless than the original

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

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

4. (sports, games) Having no points

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

5. (mathematics) Without points.

   a pointless topology

6. (programming, derogatory) Point-free; employing the tacit programming paradigm.

同意語

• (having no point または tip): blunt, dull, obtuse
• (having no purpose): futile, needless, purposeless, redundant, superfluous
• (数学: without points): point-free

反意語

• (not sharp): pointed, sharp
• (having no purpose): useful, pointful

派生語

• pointlessly
• pointlessness

Further reading

• pointless in Webster’s Revised Unabridged Dictionary, G. & C. Merriam, 1913
• pointless in The Century Dictionary, New York, N.Y.: The Century Co., 1911