nu|ga|to|ry

nu|ga|to|ry «NOO guh _TR ee, -_TOHR-; NYOO-», adjective.

1. of no value or importance; trifling; worthless: »

... sentimental interpretation of small part-songs of nugatory musical merit (London Times).

2. ineffective; useless. SYNONYM(S): futile.

3. of no force; invalid.

╂[< Latin nūgātōrius < nūgārī to trifle < nūgae trifles]