futile

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /ˈfjuː.taɪl/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /ˈfju.taɪ.əl/ or /ˈfju.təl/

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Adjective

Positive futile

Comparative more futile

Superlative most futile

1. If something is futile, it is unable to produce any useful results.