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inanity

[ɪˈnanəti]

inanity Definition

  • 1lack of sense, significance, or ideas; silliness
  • 2something that is inane

Using inanity: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "inanity" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The inanity of the movie made it difficult to watch.

  • Example

    I can't believe he said something so full of inanity.

  • Example

    The inanity of their argument was obvious to everyone else in the room.

inanity Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with inanity

  • complete and total lack of sense or intelligence

    Example

    His speech was filled with utter inanity, making it hard for anyone to take him seriously.

  • a legal defense claiming that the defendant was not mentally responsible for their actions due to a lack of mental capacity

    Example

    The defendant's lawyer entered an inanity plea, arguing that his client was not mentally capable of understanding the consequences of his actions.

  • a provision in a contract that is considered to be absurd or nonsensical

    Example

    The contract included an inanity clause that stated the company would not be held responsible for any damages caused by a meteor strike.

Origins of inanity

from Latin 'inanitas', meaning 'emptiness'

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Summary: inanity in Brief

The term 'inanity' [ɪˈnanəti] refers to a lack of sense, significance, or ideas, often characterized by silliness or foolishness. It is used to describe something that is absurd or ridiculous, as in 'The inanity of the movie made it difficult to watch.' 'Inanity' can also be used in legal contexts, such as an 'inanity plea,' which claims that the defendant was not mentally responsible for their actions.