definition of nugatory
>> August 18, 2009
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.
