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Moot point vs. Mute point
Moot point
/muːt pɔɪnt/Examples:
The debate over double spacing is often a moot point.Discussing the new policy now feels like a moot point.Her concerns became a moot point after the decision was made.
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This word has no antonymsMute point
/ˈmjuːt pɔɪnt/Examples:
This argument turned out to be a mute point after the new law.Bringing it up now is a mute point since the decision's been made.Discussing it further is a mute point; we have moved on.
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This word has no antonymsWays to tell them apart:
- Moot point is often used in discussions to indicate a point that is debatable or irrelevant, whereas mute point is usually a mistaken phrase resulting from confusion with moot point.
- Think of moot as a topic that people may argue about, but it doesnt change the outcome; its like a moo, aptly imagined as a cows moo which doesnt directly affect a conversation.
- Mute relates to silence, which can help you remember that a mute point doesnt exist, because a point cant be silent in a discussion.
- If you keep in mind that moot has evolved from legal discussions meaning a hypothetical case, it can help prevent confusing it with mute.
- Remember, a mute point can't be spoken about, so it doesn’t make sense in discussion contexts unless referring directly to the silence of the point.
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