Moot

usgb/muːt/
adjective

Not important or not worth discussing because it has been resolved or will never happen.

Whether or not he was actually lying is a moot point now that the case has been dismissed.
Visual representation of "moot" - Not important or not worth discussing because it has been resolved or will never happen.

Often appears as...

  • moot point
  • moot issue
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Resolved Topics

Use 'moot' for subjects already settled and not open to further debate.

Illustration for Resolved Topics
His return to the team is a moot point; the coach has moved on.
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Hypothetical Scenarios

Apply 'moot' to hypothetical situations with no practical relevance.

Illustration for Hypothetical Scenarios
Planning for a beach party in winter is a moot point.
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