early 14c., of a sword, "having no sharp point, terminating i n a square or rounded end," from point (n.) + -less. Meaning "of no effect or force, to no purpose" is from 1726. Related: Pointlessly; pointlessness.
my pencils are all pointless
a pointless remark
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