Word: pointlessly
Part of speech: Adverb
Syllables: point
less
ly
Definition: Without point; in a pointless manner; so as to lack purpose or importance.
Morphemes:
Affix: point
Language: en
PoS: Noun
Meaning: A purpose or objective, which makes something meaningful.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: pūnctum
Language: la
Decoded: punctum
Meaning: a hole punched in; a point, puncture
Affix: -less
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Lacking (something); without (something). Added usually to a noun to form an adjective signifying a lack of that noun.
Affix: -ly
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Used to form adverbs from adjectives.