A moot point/question
phrase
A subject or issue open to discussion or debate, or pointless to discuss, as a resolution is impossible or unlikely.
Whether he was right or wrong is a moot point now as the decision has already been made.
Often appears as...
- argue a moot point
- discuss a moot point
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A matter of no practical importance or relevance, because it has been resolved or because it has occurred in the past and cannot be changed.
He was found guilty so whether he attended the hearing or not is a moot point.
Often appears as...
- render a point moot
- consider a question moot
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A topic that is arguable or open to debate, especially in a moot court.
In law school, students often debate moot points for practice.
Often appears as...
- introduce a moot point
- raise a moot question
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
phrase
A subject or issue open to discussion or debate, or pointless to discuss, as a resolution is impossible or unlikely.
Whether he was right or wrong is a moot point now as the decision has already been made.
Often appears as...
- argue a moot point
- discuss a moot point
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A matter of no practical importance or relevance, because it has been resolved or because it has occurred in the past and cannot be changed.
He was found guilty so whether he attended the hearing or not is a moot point.
Often appears as...
- render a point moot
- consider a question moot
Usage tips
Idiomatic
phrase
A topic that is arguable or open to debate, especially in a moot court.
In law school, students often debate moot points for practice.
Often appears as...
- introduce a moot point
- raise a moot question
Usage tips
Formal
Academic
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/2Resolved Discussion
Use 'a moot point' when referring to debates or discussions that have already been settled.
We needn't discuss who to hire; it's a moot point since the candidate accepted another offer.
Pro Tip 2/2Futility Emphasis
Emphasize the futility of a discussion when a situation cannot be changed, regardless of the debate.
Arguing about who was the best player is a moot point now; the season is over.
Pro Tip 1/2Resolved Discussion
Use 'a moot point' when referring to debates or discussions that have already been settled.
We needn't discuss who to hire; it's a moot point since the candidate accepted another offer.
Pro Tip 2/2Futility Emphasis
Emphasize the futility of a discussion when a situation cannot be changed, regardless of the debate.
Arguing about who was the best player is a moot point now; the season is over.
Pro Tip 1/2Resolved Discussion
Use 'a moot point' when referring to debates or discussions that have already been settled.
We needn't discuss who to hire; it's a moot point since the candidate accepted another offer.
Pro Tip 2/2Futility Emphasis
Emphasize the futility of a discussion when a situation cannot be changed, regardless of the debate.
Arguing about who was the best player is a moot point now; the season is over.
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