inutility
AmericanEtymology
Origin of inutility
From the Latin word inūtilitās, dating back to 1590–1600. See inutile, -ity
Example Sentences
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He resumed his writing, and Mrs. Clavering, after pausing a few moments, saw the inutility of urging anything further, and walked slowly and sadly back to the house.
From Pencil Sketches or, Outlines of Character and Manners by Leslie, Eliza
At the time of his death he was engaged in sketching the lives of the Irish viceroys, with the view of showing the inutility of that high post.
From Donahoe's Magazine, Vol. XV, No. 4, April, 1886 Volume 15 (January 1886 - July 1886) by Various
But this is clearly quite a distinct matter from resisting the a priori generalization that all cases of apparent inutility must certainly be cases of real utility.
From Darwin, and After Darwin, Volume 2 Post-Darwinian Questions: Heredity and Utility by Romanes, George John
But let me warn you once more against the inutility of the step you would take.
From Sir Brook Fossbrooke, Volume I. by Lever, Charles James
Public attention is in many cases being drawn to the inutility and injury of out-door relief.
From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 8 "Chariot" to "Chatelaine" by Various
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