Define Otiose Meaning

Otiose

The boy sits on the couch all day and is otiose.
By Marysa
Otiose
1. not effective: with no useful result or practical purpose"
2. worthless: with little or no value
3. lazy: unwilling or uninterested in working or being active (archaic)

Will e-mail render traditional letter writing otiose? Let's hope not.
By Sue