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nugatory

One entry found for nugatory.
Main Entry: nu·ga·to·ry
Pronunciation: 'nü-g&-"tor-E, 'nyü-
Function: adjective
Etymology: Latin nugatorius, from nugari to trifle, from nugae trifles
1 : of little or no consequence : TRIFLING, INCONSEQUENTIAL
2 : having no force : INOPERATIVE
synonym see VAIN