Futilities

/fjuːˈtɪlɪtiz/ noun

Definition

Plural of futility; multiple instances of useless, unsuccessful, or pointless efforts or things.

Etymology

From futility (from Latin 'futilitas') plus standard English plural '-ies.'

Kelly Says

The plural futilities makes clear that failure isn't singular—life contains countless futilities, which is probably why absurdist literature dwelling on this idea became so popular in the 20th century.

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