[fyoot-l, fyoo-tahyl] 
| 1. | incapable of producing any result; ineffective; useless; not successful: Attempting to force-feed the sick horse was futile. |
| 2. | trifling; frivolous; unimportant. |
| fu·tile (fyōōt'l, fyōō'tīl') adj.
[Latin fūtilis; see gheu- in Indo-European roots.] fu'tile·ly adv., fu'tile·ness n. Synonyms: These adjectives mean producing no result or effect: a futile effort; a barren search; bootless entreaties; fruitless labors; an unavailing attempt; a useless discussion; vain regrets. |
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