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      inane
      noun
      That which is void or empty.
      adjective
      Lacking sense or meaning, often to the point of boredom or annoyance.
      Purposeless; pointless.
      Roots
      inanisinan- · Latin · empty
      Synonyms for inane
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      Words related to inane
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