What's the difference between nugation and nugatory?

Nugation


Definition:

  • (n.) The act or practice of trifling.

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Nugatory


Definition:

  • (a.) Trifling; vain; futile; insignificant.
  • (a.) Of no force; inoperative; ineffectual.

Example Sentences:

  • (1) The third facet of the problem is concern that Draghi’s intervention will be too little, too late, and that Europe is condemned to years of nugatory growth.

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