in·u·til·i·ty

[in-yoo-til-i-tee]
noun, plural in·u·til·i·ties for 2.
2.
a useless thing or person.

Origin:
1590–1600; < Latin inūtilitās. See inutile, -ity

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inutile (ɪnˈjuːtaɪl, ˌɪnjuːˈtɪlɪtɪ) [Click for IPA pronunciation guide]
 
adj
rare useless; unprofitable
 
in'utilely
 
adv
 
inu'tility
 
n

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Inutility is always a great word to know.
So is zedonk. Does it mean:
the offspring of a zebra and a donkey.
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
Example sentences
Abnormal obsolescence is calculated using different methodologies depending upon the type of inutility it represents.
But the inutility of such energy, when misapplied, is no criterion of its utility.
They are incapable of an inutility, and respect the five mechanic powers even in their song.
He also stated the economic inutility is difficult to prove and there is a problem with the design not having any uplands.
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