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Definition of inanity

inanity

/ɪˈnæn.ə.ti/
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Adverb:inanely
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Plural:inanities
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Adjective:inane
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• noun

1

The quality of being empty of meaning, substance, or intelligence; utter foolishness or pointlessness.

Example

"The critic lamented the sheer inanity of modern daytime television programming."

2

A foolish, pointless, or superficial remark, action, or idea (often used in the plural).

Example

"Rather than addressing the policy proposal, the panel exchanged polite inanities for nearly an hour."

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• Nearby Words

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inapplicably
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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 16th century from Middle French inanité or directly from Latin inanitatem, meaning "emptiness" or "worthlessness," derived from the adjective inanis ("empty, void").

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Inanity. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/inanity
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