adj
otiose
Otiose (adj) means having no effect.
adj
1
Having no effect.
2
Done in a careless or perfunctory manner.
3
Reluctant to work or to exert oneself.
4
Of a person, possessing a bored indolence.
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Etymology
From Latin ōtiōsus (“idle”), from ōtium (“ease”).
Rhymes for otiose
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What is the meaning of otiose?
"otiose" (adj) means having no effect.
What are the different meanings of otiose?
"otiose" has 3 main meanings: 1. Having no effect; 2. Done in a careless or perfunctory manner; 3. Reluctant to work or to exert oneself.