Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moot point
Phrase
/muːt pɔɪnt/

Definition
A moot point refers to a subject or question that is open to discussion or debate but is ultimately irrelevant or not worth discussing because it no longer has any practical significance.

Examples
- The original argument became a moot point after the law changed.
- Since the project was canceled, whether the plan was effective is now a moot point.

Meaning
Although once possibly significant, a moot point is often discussed in debates or legal contexts but does not lead to any tangible outcomes or decisions.

Synonyms
- Debatable point
- Unresolved issue
- Irrelevant matter