infructuous

adjective

in·​fructuous

(ˈ)in,

ən+

1

: unfruitful

2

: fruitless, unprofitable

infructuously adverb

Word History

Etymology

Latin infructuosus, from in- in- entry 1 + fructuosus fruitful

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