Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
moot-an-idea
Adjective
/muːt/
Definition
A moot idea is one that is open to discussion or debate but is not likely to have practical relevance or effect.
Examples
- The proposal to change the school schedule became moot after the board decided to keep it the same for the upcoming year.
- Once the project was canceled, the question of its funding became moot.
Meaning
The term ‘moot’ refers to something that is subject to debate, dispute, or uncertainty. In the context of an idea, it implies that the idea may not have practical importance or applicability in real-life situations.
Synonyms
- Debatable
- Arguable
- Questionable
