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.