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PURPOSELESS

\pˈɜːpəsləs], \pˈɜːpəsləs], \p_ˈɜː_p_ə_s_l_ə_s]\

Definitions of PURPOSELESS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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lacking import; "a pointless remark"; "a life essentially purposeless"; "senseless violence"

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

lacking import; "a pointless remark"; "a life essentially purposeless"; "senseless violence"

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

Without purpose or effect: aimless.

1899 - The american dictionary of the english language.
By Daniel Lyons

a. having no effect ;-aimless; unmeaning.

1871 - The Cabinet Dictionary of the English Language

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