Moot ( adjective , verb )

(As an adjective)

Moot ( adjective )

1. Open to discussion; debatable.
2. Not settled or resolved; hypothetical.
3. No longer having practical relevance; academic.

Origin:

Middle english mot, from old english gemōt "meeting, assembly".

Examples:

1. The issue was considered to be moot as it no longer had any practical bearing on the situation.
2. The judge ruled that the case was moot as the parties involved had already reached a settlement.
3. The question of whether or not the law would be passed was still moot as it had not yet been voted on.
4. The argument was mostly academic and the outcome would be moot.
5. The point was considered to be moot as the decision had already been made.

(As a verb)

Moot ( verb )

1. Open to discussion; debatable.
2. Not settled or resolved; hypothetical.
3. No longer having practical relevance; academic.

Origin:

Middle english mot, from old english gemōt "meeting, assembly".

Examples:

1. The issue was considered to be moot as it no longer had any practical bearing on the situation.
2. The judge ruled that the case was moot as the parties involved had already reached a settlement.
3. The question of whether or not the law would be passed was still moot as it had not yet been voted on.
4. The argument was mostly academic and the outcome would be moot.
5. The point was considered to be moot as the decision had already been made.