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   inanity

   /ɪˈnanɪti/

   noun

   • 1. a nonsensical remark or action: "they utter whatever inanities will get them elected"
   • ▪ lack of sense or meaning; silliness: "he commented on the breathtaking inanity of the board's decision"

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   What does the term 'inanity' mean?

   • Inanity definition: 1. the quality of being extremely silly or having no real meaning or importance.

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   What does inanity mean in a movie?

   • An earlier definition of inanity was "emptiness," from a Latin root meaning "empty or useless." During the 18th century, the word came to mean "empty of intelligence, or silly." Inanity is complete nonsense. You may be a huge fan of an action movie, but the inanity of its sequel means you're likely to skip the third and fourth installments.

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   What is the meaning of inanition?

   • The meaning of inanition in the English dictionary is exhaustion resulting from lack of food. Other meanings of inanition include mental, social, or spiritual weakness or lassitude.

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   What does the term 'inanities' mean?

   • The term 'inanities' refers to an inane, useless thing or pursuit; a vanity; a silly object. [Source: 1913 Webster] [WordNet (r) 3.0, 2006]

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   Inanity is the quality or state of being inane, such as vapid, pointless, or fatuous. It can also mean something that is inane, such as absurdity or folly. See synonyms, examples, and word history of inanity.

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   Inanity is the quality of being extremely silly or having no real meaning or importance. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see translations in different languages.

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   Inanity is complete nonsense. You may be a huge fan of an action movie, but the inanity of its sequel means you're likely to skip the third and fourth installments. A lot of what passes for comedy on TV is really just inanities: foolish characters in ridiculous situations.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishINANITY definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Inanity means lack of intelligence or imagination, senselessness, or silliness. It can also refer to a senseless action, remark, or emptiness. See examples, synonyms, and word origin.

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   Inanity is the condition or quality of being inane, or something empty of meaning or sense. Find out more about the word's origin, usage, and translations in different languages.

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   There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun inanity. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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   Inanity means lack of intelligence or imagination, senselessness, or silliness. It can also refer to a senseless action or remark. Learn more about this word, its pronunciation, collocations, and translations in different languages.