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inanity
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in·an·i·ty  (-nn-t)
n. pl. in·an·i·ties
1. The condition or quality of being inane.
2. Something empty of meaning or sense.

inanity [ɪˈnænɪtɪ]
n pl -ties
1. lack of intelligence or imagination; senselessness; silliness
2. a senseless action, remark, etc.
3. an archaic word for emptiness
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Noun1.inanity - total lack of meaning or ideas
meaninglessness - the quality of having no value or significance; "he resented the meaninglessness of the tasks they assigned him"
Translations
inanity [ɪˈnænɪtɪ] N (= quality) → necedad f, fatuidad f inanities (= inane remarks) → estupideces fpl, sandeces fpl
inanity [ɪˈnænɪti] nineptie f
inanity
nDummheit f; (of suggestion also)Hirnverbranntheit f
inanity [ɪˈnænɪtɪ] nsciocchezza, stupidità f inv
inanity [ɪˈnænɪtɪ] nsciocchezza, stupidità f inv


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