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moot

/muːt/  ·  say it: MOOT

debatable; or of no practical relevance because already resolved

In Debate & Persuasion

having no practical significance; already resolved

In Law & Justice

In more detail

1. (adjective) subject to debate or not yet decided; open to question

2. (adjective) having no practical importance or effect; not relevant

3. (verb) to bring up a topic for discussion or debate

Examples

• 1. Whether the policy will work is still a moot point.
• 2. The question became moot once the company closed down.
• 3. She mooted the idea of flexible working hours at the meeting.

Nearby in Debate & Persuasion

condone, vindication, consensus-building, strawman, false dichotomy