inútil

/iˈnutil/ · A2 · adj

useless, pointless

🗑️ in- (not) + útil (useful, like utility) = not useful

From Latin inutilis: in- (not) + utilis (useful), the same root as English utility and utensil. English once had the twin word inutile. As a noun, un inútil is a person who is no use at anything.

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