Moot — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective verb noun /ˈmüt/

Meaning & Definition of Moot

Moot (adjective)

  1. open to question, debatable
  2. subjected to discussion, disputed
  3. deprived of practical significance, made abstract or purely academic

Moot (verb)

  1. to bring up for discussion, broach
  2. debate
  3. to discuss from a legal standpoint, argue

Moot (noun)

  1. a deliberative assembly primarily for the administration of justice; especially, one held by the freemen of an Anglo-Saxon community
  2. argument, discussion
  3. mutual

Moot (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. open to question or dispute

    "it's a moot question what might have happened if the American colonies had not broken away from Great Britain"

    similar: arguable, controvertible, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, issuable, negotiable, questionable
    related: contradictable, refutable, controversial, debated, disputed, dubious, iffy, inconclusive, indecisive, problematic, shaky, uncertain, academic, hypothetical, speculative, theoretical, ambiguous, equivocal
    opposite: accomplished, certain, hands-down, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefragable, positive, questionless, settled, sure, unanswerable, unarguable, unchallengeable, undebatable, undeniable, unquestionable
    near: irrefutable, definite, unambiguous, unequivocal, absolute, clear, conclusive, decisive, uncontested, undisputed

Moot (verb) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. to present or bring forward for discussion

    "conservatives had shouted down the proposal when it was first mooted"

    similar: bring up, broach, introduce, place, raise
    related: allude (to), cite, mention, name, refer (to), offer, propose, suggest, air, express, speak (of), talk (about), vent, ventilate, interject, interrupt, debate, discuss, thrash (out or over)
    near: censor, hush (up), quiet, silence, suppress

  2. to talk about (an issue) usually from various points of view and for the purpose of arriving at a decision or opinion

    "the issue of whether a person's nature or upbringing is more important continues to be mooted by experts and laymen alike"

    similar: agitate, argue, bandy, bat (around or back and forth), canvass, debate, discuss, dispute, hash (over or out), talk over
    related: review, speak (about), talk (about), broach, introduce, propound, raise, stir up, forge, hammer out, talk out, thrash (out), wrestle (with), chew over, consider, deliberate, weigh

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Moot

The most common words with a similar meaning to Moot:

arguable, controvertible, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, issuable, negotiable, questionable, bring up, broach, introduce, place, raise, agitate, argue, bandy, bat (around or back and forth), canvass, debate, discuss, dispute, hash (over or out), talk over

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Moot

Words with the opposite meaning of Moot:

accomplished, certain, hands-down, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable, indubitable, irrefragable, positive, questionless, settled, sure, unanswerable, unarguable, unchallengeable, undebatable, undeniable, unquestionable

Related Words for Moot

contradictable, refutable, controversial, debated, disputed, dubious, iffy, inconclusive, indecisive, problematic, shaky, uncertain, academic, hypothetical, speculative, theoretical, ambiguous, equivocal, allude (to), cite, mention, name, refer (to), offer, propose, suggest, air, express, speak (of), talk (about)

Near Antonyms of Moot

irrefutable, definite, unambiguous, unequivocal, absolute, clear, conclusive, decisive, uncontested, undisputed, censor, hush (up), quiet, silence, suppress

Word Forms of Moot

Inflections: mooted, mooting, moots

Origin & Etymology of Moot

Middle English, from Old English mōt, gemōt; akin to Middle High German muoze meeting

First known use: 1563

Words & Phrases Containing Moot

moot court

Frequently Asked Questions about Moot

What does "Moot" mean?

"Moot" means open to question, debatable. As an an adjective, a verb and a noun, it is defined as: open to question, debatable. It has 3 distinct senses.

What is another word for "Moot"?

Other words for "Moot" include arguable, controvertible, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, issuable and negotiable. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Moot" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Moot"?

There are 72 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Moot". Common alternatives include arguable, controvertible, debatable, disputable, doubtable, doubtful, issuable, negotiable, questionable and bring up.

What is the opposite of "Moot"?

Antonyms of "Moot" include accomplished, certain, hands-down, inarguable, incontestable, incontrovertible, indisputable and indubitable. Near antonyms include irrefutable, definite, unambiguous and unequivocal.

How do you use "Moot" in a sentence?

Examples of "Moot" in a sentence: "it's a moot question what might have happened if the American colonies had not broken away from Great Britain"; "conservatives had shouted down the proposal when it was first mooted"; "the issue of whether a person's nature or upbringing is more important continues to be mooted by experts and laymen alike".

Is "Moot" a noun, verb, or adjective?

"Moot" can be used as an adjective, a verb and a noun, depending on the context.

How do you pronounce "Moot"?

"Moot" is pronounced /ˈmüt/.

What is the origin of the word "Moot"?

"Moot" comes from Middle English, from Old English mōt, gemōt; akin to Middle High German muoze meeting. First known use: 1563.