Otiose — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms

adjective /ˈō-shē-ˌōs/ oti·ose

Meaning & Definition of Otiose

Otiose (adjective)

  1. producing no useful result, futile
  2. being at leisure, idle
  3. lacking use or effect, functionless

Otiose (adjective) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms

  1. producing no results

    "since you haven't read the book, I suppose that it would be otiose to inquire what you thought of it"

    similar: abortive, barren, bootless, empty, fruitless, futile, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious, profitless, unavailing, unproductive, unprofitable, unsuccessful, useless, vain, in vain, no dice, not worth the candle, of no avail
    related: hollow, idle, meaningless, pointless, valueless, worthless, hopeless, impossible, lost, no-win, unattainable, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting, counterproductive
    opposite: deadly, effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, fruitful, potent, productive, profitable, successful, virtuous
    near: meaningful, worthwhile, adequate, sufficient, applicable, feasible, functional, practicable, practical, realizable, usable, workable

Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Otiose

The most common words with a similar meaning to Otiose:

abortive, barren, bootless, empty, fruitless, futile, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious, profitless, unavailing, unproductive, unprofitable, unsuccessful, useless, vain, in vain, no dice, not worth the candle, of no avail

Antonyms & Opposite Words for Otiose

Words with the opposite meaning of Otiose:

deadly, effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, fruitful, potent, productive, profitable, successful, virtuous

Related Words for Otiose

hollow, idle, meaningless, pointless, valueless, worthless, hopeless, impossible, lost, no-win, unattainable, inadequate, insufficient, lacking, wanting, counterproductive

Near Antonyms of Otiose

meaningful, worthwhile, adequate, sufficient, applicable, feasible, functional, practicable, practical, realizable, usable, workable

Word Forms of Otiose

Derived words: otiosely (adverb), otioseness (noun), otiosity (noun)

Origin & Etymology of Otiose

Latin otiosus, from otium leisure

First known use: 1795

Frequently Asked Questions about Otiose

What does "Otiose" mean?

"Otiose" means producing no useful result, futile. As an adjective, it is defined as: producing no useful result, futile.

What is another word for "Otiose"?

Other words for "Otiose" include abortive, barren, bootless, empty, fruitless, futile, ineffective and ineffectual. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Otiose" you intend.

What are different ways to say "Otiose"?

There are 36 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Otiose". Common alternatives include abortive, barren, bootless, empty, fruitless, futile, ineffective, ineffectual, inefficacious and profitless.

What is the opposite of "Otiose"?

Antonyms of "Otiose" include deadly, effective, effectual, efficacious, efficient, fruitful, potent and productive. Near antonyms include meaningful, worthwhile, adequate and sufficient.

How do you use "Otiose" in a sentence?

Examples of "Otiose" in a sentence: "since you haven't read the book, I suppose that it would be otiose to inquire what you thought of it".

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

"Otiose" is an adjective.

How do you pronounce "Otiose"?

"Otiose" is pronounced /ˈō-shē-ˌōs/ and divided into syllables as oti·ose.

What is the origin of the word "Otiose"?

"Otiose" comes from Latin otiosus, from otium leisure. First known use: 1795.