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otiose in German

otiose in German is müßig, fruchtlos, nichtig — otiose means having no effect.

otiose in German

müßig
adj
Reluctant to work or to exert oneself.
fruchtlos
adj
Having no reason for being (raison d’être); having no point, reason, or purpose.
nichtig
adj
Having no reason for being (raison d’être); having no point, reason, or purpose.
vergeblich
adj
Having no reason for being (raison d’être); having no point, reason, or purpose.
zwecklos
adj
Having no reason for being (raison d’être); having no point, reason, or purpose.

What does "otiose" mean?

  1. adj Having no effect.
  2. adj Done in a careless or perfunctory manner.
  3. adj Reluctant to work or to exert oneself.
  4. adj Of a person, possessing a bored indolence.
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What is "otiose" in German?

"otiose" in German is müßig, fruchtlos, nichtig. otiose means: Having no effect.

Are there other ways to say "otiose" in German?

Yes — German has 5 translations listed for "otiose": müßig, fruchtlos, nichtig, vergeblich, zwecklos.

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