The difference between Needless and Pointless
When used as adjectives, needless means not needed, whereas pointless means having no point or sharp tip.
check bellow for the other definitions of Needless and Pointless
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Needless as an adjective:
Not needed; unnecessary.
Examples:
"This new project of yours will only be a needless expense."
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Pointless as an adjective:
Having no point or sharp tip; terminating squarely or in a rounded end.
Examples:
"a pointless sword"
"a pointless knife"
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Pointless as an adjective:
Having no prominent or important feature, as of an argument, discourse, etc.
Examples:
"a pointless remark"
"The [[sequel]] to the film was even more pointless than the original"
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Pointless as an adjective:
Having no purpose; purposeless; unable to effect an aim.
Examples:
" Since the decision has already been made, further discussion seems pointless."
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Pointless as an adjective (mathematics):
Without points.
Examples:
"a pointless topology"