moot

Universal Words adjective, verb adjective (AmE) unlikely to happen and therefore not worth considering: He argued that the issue had become moot since the board had changed its policy. IDIOMS a moot point / question (BrE, AmE) a matter about which there may be disagreement or uncertainty: Whether this should be enforced by law or not is a moot point. verb [VN] [usuallypassive] (formal) to suggest an idea for people to discuss SYNPROPOSE, PUTFORWARD: The plan was first mooted at last week's meeting.