moot

7 synonyms and 1 antonym for moot, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.

Adj — Open to debate; not settled, or (especially in American English) no longer having any practical importance.

Synonyms

Everyday swaps

Common words most readers know — safe in any writing.

consider debate

Less common

Still standard English, but they carry more weight.

deliberate

Rare, literary or technical

Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.

turn over debatable disputable arguable

Synonyms by Meaning

1. adj

Open to debate; not settled, or (especially in American English) no longer having any practical importance.

“Whether the plan would have worked is now a moot point since it was cancelled.”

consider debate deliberate turn over debatable disputable arguable

2. verb

To raise a subject for discussion.

“He mooted the idea of working from home permanently.”

consider debate deliberate

Opposites

suppress

How to use moot

The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.

a moot point moot the idea moot court

Etymology

From Old English (ge)mōt, meaning a formal meeting or assembly — the same root as "meet."

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Frequently asked questions

What does “moot” mean?

The word “moot” means open to debate; not settled, or (especially in American English) no longer having any practical importance. In plain terms, as an adjective, "debatable" (UK) or "no longer relevant" (US); as a verb, to bring something up for discussion.

How do you pronounce “moot”?

“Moot” is pronounced moot (/muːt/ in IPA).

How do you use “moot” in a sentence?

Here is “moot” used in a sentence: “Whether the plan would have worked is now a moot point since it was cancelled.”

What part of speech is “moot”?

Depending on how it is used, “moot” can be an adjective, a noun and a verb.

Where does the word “moot” come from?

The word “moot” comes from Old English. From Old English (ge)mōt, meaning a formal meeting or assembly — the same root as "meet.".

Is “moot” a common word?

“Moot” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “moot” have?

“Moot” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: open to debate; not settled, or (especially in American English) no longer having any practical importance.

Related words

meet

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