Moot Point

Pronunciation: /moot point/

Definitions of moot point

noun a point or matter that is open to argument or debate, often rendered irrelevant due to circumstances or lack of practical significance

Example Sentences

A1 Whether or not we should go to the park is a moot point.

A2 The color of the curtains in the office is a moot point for me.

B1 The decision to invest in new technology is still a moot point for the company.

B2 The debate over which candidate is better qualified is becoming a moot point as the election draws near.

C1 The argument about whether or not climate change is real is often seen as a moot point by scientists.

C2 In the grand scheme of things, the disagreement over the budget allocation seems like a moot point compared to the larger issues at hand.

Examples of moot point in a Sentence

formal The debate over the new policy became a moot point once the board approved it unanimously.

informal Arguing about who should do the dishes is a moot point since we have a dishwasher.

slang Whether to go out or stay in tonight is a moot point - let's just see where the night takes us.

figurative Trying to convince her to change her mind is a moot point; she's already made up her decision.

Grammatical Forms of moot point

• past tense: mooted
• plural: moot points
• comparative: more moot
• superlative: most moot
• present tense: moots
• future tense: will moot
• perfect tense: has mooted
• continuous tense: is mooting
• singular: moot point
• positive degree: moot
• infinitive: to moot
• gerund: mooting
• participle: mooted

Origin and Evolution of moot point

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The phrase 'moot point' originated in medieval England, where 'moot' referred to a meeting or assembly for discussion and decision-making.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'moot point' shifted from a point of discussion or debate to a point that is irrelevant or not worth discussing further.