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Word: Otiose

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otiose

(adjective)

serving no practical purpose or result
indolent; idle.

examples

he did fuss, uttering otiose explanations

While reading Mouselet’s column, Sloth deleted the second paragraph because he found it otiose and unnecessary. One paragraph extolling the virtues of Inspector Stanley Hopkins was enough for any article ostensibly dedicated to the highlights of the Marylebone Flower Show.

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