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infructuous

adjective
in·fructuous | \ (ˈ)in , ən+ \

Definition of infructuous 

1 : unfruitful

2 : fruitless, unprofitable

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Other words from infructuous

infructuously adverb

History and Etymology for infructuous

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

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