definition of nugatory

Nugatory Definition: Nugatory meanings are as under according to dictionary:-

Nugatory:

* Main Entry: nu·ga·to·ry
* Pronunciation: ?nü-g?-?to?r-?, ?nyü-
* Function: adjective
* Etymology: Latin nugatorius, from nugari to trifle, from nugae trifles

Synonyms:
1. trivial, insignificant, frivolous. 2. useless, inoperative.

Nugatory Origin & History: “trifling, of no value,” 1603, from L. nugatorius “worthless, futile,” from nugator (gen. nugatoris) “jester, trifler,” from nugatus, pp. of nugari “to trifle,” from nugæ (gen. nugarum) “jokes, jests, trifles,” of unknown origin.