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- [ih-nan-i-tee]
- /ɪˈnæn ɪ ti/
- /ɪˈneɪn/
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- [ih-nan-i-tee]
- /ɪˈnæn ɪ ti/
Definitions of inanity word
- noun plural inanity lack of sense, significance, or ideas; silliness. 1
- noun plural inanity something inane. 1
- noun plural inanity shallowness; superficiality. 1
- noun inanity (uncountable) The property of being inane, of lacking material of interest or satisfaction, emptiness. 1
- noun inanity stupidity, silliness 1
- noun inanity lack of intelligence or imagination; senselessness; silliness 0
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Origin of inanity
First appearance:
before 1595 One of the 38% oldest English words
From the Latin word inānitās, dating back to 1595-1605. See inane, -ity
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Parts of speech for Inanity
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inanity popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 77% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for inanity
noun inanity
- stupidity — the state, quality, or fact of being stupid.
- foolishness — resulting from or showing a lack of sense; ill-considered; unwise: a foolish action, a foolish speech.
- asininity — the quality or state of being asinine; stupidity
- meaninglessness — without meaning, significance, purpose, or value; purposeless; insignificant: a meaningless reply; a meaningless existence.
- ridiculousness — causing or worthy of ridicule or derision; absurd; preposterous; laughable: a ridiculous plan.
Antonyms for inanity
noun inanity
- logic — the science that investigates the principles governing correct or reliable inference.
- nonsensible — having, using, or showing good sense or sound judgment: a sensible young woman.
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