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Nouse vs Pointless - What's the difference?

nouse | pointless |

As a noun nouse

is (neologism) a form of computer mouse operated with the nose.

As an adjective pointless is

having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.

nouse

English

Noun

  • (neologism) A form of computer mouse operated with the nose.
  • * 2007 , Kerry Maxwell, Brave New Words: A Language Lover's Guide to the 21st Century (page 128)
    • Our noses are no longer just for smelling things, but can be used for moving things too in operating a nouse , a device which has the same pointing function as a computer mouse but is controlled by movements of the nose.
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    pointless

    English

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
    • a pointless sword
    a pointless knife
  • Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.
    • a pointless remark
    The sequel to the film was even more pointless than the original
  • Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
    • '' Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless .
  • (mathematics) Without points.
    • a pointless topology

    Synonyms

    * (having no point or tip) blunt, dull, obtuse * (having no purpose) needless, purposeless, redundant, superfluous * (l)

    Antonyms

    * (not sharp) pointed, sharp * (having no purpose) useful, pointful

    Derived terms

    * pointlessly * pointlessness

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