inutility
AmericanEtymology
Origin of inutility
From the Latin word inūtilitās, dating back to 1590–1600. See inutile, -ity
Example Sentences
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In spite of its commercial inutility, there are few trees of the South American forest more interesting than the manguba.
From Afloat in the Forest A Voyage among the Tree-Tops by Reid, Mayne
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
The social utility or inutility of the labour is a mere inference from the social utility or inutility of the product, and it is therefore the latter consideration that influences value.
From Contemporary Socialism by Rae, John
The negative character—like Marie’s—just yields to the modern facts and is swept along by them into final irresponsibility and inutility.
From The Women of Tomorrow by Hard, William
In spite of the inutility of his miracles, Paul worked more at Lystra; he there cured a lame man, in whom by mere inspection he discovered much faith.
From Critical Examination of the Life of St. Paul by Annet, Peter
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