Meaning & use
moot
Open to debate or uncertain, or, in common American usage, no longer having practical significance.
See it in a sentence
Whether the rule even applies here is now moot, since the deadline has already passed.
Law students often argue a moot point during mock trial competitions to practice their skills.
A note on using this word
British usage tends to treat moot as "open to debate," while American usage often treats it as "no longer relevant"; check context carefully.
Words with a similar meaning
debatableirrelevant
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Another way to use it
2. verb
To raise a topic or suggestion for discussion.
She mooted the idea of a four-day workweek at the last staff meeting.
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