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ˈotiˌosely, adv. [f. prec. + -ly2.] In an otiose manner; idly; without any practical end.
1886Lowell Progr. World Latest Lit. Ess. (1891) 178 As has been somewhat otiosely discussed. 1896Hammond Church or Chapel? 187 An article of faith..held, not otiosely, but after it has been threshed out again and again. |