Pronunciation: /ˈnjuːɡəˌtɔːri/

Definitions of nugatory

adjective meaning of no value or importance

Example Sentences

A1 The teacher considered the student's excuse to be nugatory.

A2 The team's efforts to win the game were nugatory.

B1 The new policy had a nugatory impact on employee morale.

B2 The CEO dismissed the proposal as nugatory and not worth pursuing.

C1 The lawyer argued that the evidence presented was nugatory and should be disregarded.

C2 The scientist's groundbreaking research rendered previous theories nugatory and obsolete.

Examples of nugatory in a Sentence

formal The judge deemed the evidence presented by the defense as nugatory and therefore inadmissible in court.

informal Don't waste your time on nugatory tasks, focus on what truly matters.

slang I can't believe you spent money on that nugatory item, what a waste!

figurative Her dreams of becoming a famous singer turned out to be nugatory, as she never pursued a career in music.

Grammatical Forms of nugatory

past tense

nugated

plural

nugatories

comparative

more nugatory

superlative

most nugatory

present tense

nugates

future tense

will nugate

perfect tense

have nugated

continuous tense

is nugating

singular

nugatory

positive degree

nugatory

infinitive

to nugate

gerund

nugating

participle

nugated

Origin and Evolution of nugatory

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'nugatory' originated from the Latin word 'nugatorius', derived from 'nugari' meaning 'to trifle'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something trifling or of little importance, 'nugatory' has evolved to also signify something ineffective or futile.