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inutile

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in·u·tile  (n-ytl, -ytl)
adj.
Lacking in utility or serviceability; not useful.

[Middle English, from Old French, from Latin intilis : in-, not; see in-1 + tilis, useful; see utile.]

in·utile·ly adv.
inu·tili·ty (ny-tl-t) n.

inutile [ɪnˈjuːtaɪl]
adj
Rare useless; unprofitable
inutilely  adv
inutility  [ˌɪnjuːˈtɪlɪtɪ] n
ThesaurusLegend:  Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
Adj.1.inutile - not worth usinginutile - not worth using                      
useless - having no beneficial use or incapable of functioning usefully; "a kitchen full of useless gadgets"; "she is useless in an emergency"


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I had chosen this text-tell me, dear D'Artagnan, if it is not to your taste-'NON INUTILE EST DESIDERIUM IN OBLATIONE'; that is, 'A little regret is not unsuitable in an offering to the Lord.
      His the inutile hand upon the hilt,
 
 
 
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