inconsequent — not following logically; lacking logical sequence or coherence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not following logically; lacking logical sequence or coherence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪnˈkɑːnsɪkwənt/
Example Sentences
- The comedian's inconsequent jokes jumped from topic to topic without any connection.
- Her inconsequent shopping list included a wedding dress and dog food, though she was single and had no pets.
- The detective found the witness's inconsequent testimony unreliable for the case.
inconsequent
ADJECTIVE[/ɪnˈkɑːnsɪkwənt/]
not following logically; lacking logical sequence or coherence
His inconsequent excuses jumped from topic to topic, making no logical sense.
IN(not) + CONSEQUENT(logical result) — answering "banana" to a math question is completely IN(not) a CONSEQUENT(logical result), proving to be an inconsequent statement.
While his interruptions were frequent, the student's questions about aliens were completely inconsequent to the math lesson.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inconsequens' meaning 'not following' or 'not logically connected.' The word developed in philosophical contexts to describe ideas or arguments that lack logical sequence or consistency.
Breakdown
in- (not) + con- (together/with) + sequ- (to follow) + -ent (adjective suffix meaning 'having the quality of')
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📝Examples
“The comedian's inconsequent jokes jumped from topic to topic without any connection.”
“Her inconsequent shopping list included a wedding dress and dog food, though she was single and had no pets.”
“The detective found the witness's inconsequent testimony unreliable for the case.”
“His inconsequent ramblings during the meeting made everyone check their phones.”
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