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otiose

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  1. vain                  
 
oti.ose \'o--she--.o-s, 'o-t-e--\ \.o--she--'a:s-*t-e-, .o-t-e--\ aj [L 
   otiosus, fr. otium leisure] 1: being at leisure : IDLE  2: STERILE, FUTILE  
   3: lacking use or effect : FUNCTIONLESS  - oti.ose.ly av