powerpointlessness

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What does powerpointlessness mean?

The senseless and excessive use of PowerPoint as a communication medium, characterized by an overreliance of superficial visual effects, such as animated transitions, which detract from the clarity and substantive quality of the presentation.

Where does powerpointlessness come from?

Blend of PowerPoint + pointlessness, coined by Jamie McKenzie in 2000.

How to pronounce powerpointlessness

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