Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

moot question

noun

/muːt ˈkwɛstʃən/

Definition

A moot question is a topic or issue that is open to debate or discussion, often regarded as irrelevant or having no practical significance.

Examples

Whether to change the logo is a moot question since the company is shutting down next month.
The debate over the best movie of the year became a moot question after the awards were announced.

Meaning

When something is defined as a moot question, it indicates that the matter is not settled and can be discussed, but further discussion may be unnecessary or pointless due to a lack of practical consequences.