Rate your familiarity with the word futile using the scale from 1 to 5. | Part of Speech adjective | Syllabication fu-tile |
First Known Use 1550s | Etymology From the Middle French futile meaning "vain, worthless." |
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Definition having no result or effect | Sentence It would be futile to try to persuade Dr. McKenzie to not wear his seat belt. |