To describe an argument as "moot" is to say that there's no point in discussing it further. In other words, a moot argument is one that has no practical or useful significance and is fit only for …

MOOT definition: open to discussion or debate; debatable; doubtful. See examples of moot used in a sentence.

MOOT definition: 1. to suggest something for discussion: 2. often discussed or argued about but having no definite…. Learn more.

The noun moot in turn goes back to an Old English word meaning "a meeting, especially one convened for legislative or judicial purposes." Consequently, a moot question is one that is …

The terms moot, mootness and moot point are used both in English and in American law, although with significantly different meanings. [1] In the legal system of the United States, a …

Though moot can mean to debate endlessly without any clear decision or to think about something carefully, it most often describes ideas and arguments that don't really matter.

1 day ago · moot (comparative more moot, superlative most moot) (current in UK, rare in the US) Subject to discussion (originally at a moot); arguable, debatable, unsolved or impossible to solve.

moot, adj. meanings, etymology, pronunciation and more in the Oxford English Dictionary

Definition of moot adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

WordReference Random House Learner's Dictionary of American English © 2025 moot1 /mut/ adj. that may be discussed and debated. of little or no practical value or meaning; interesting …