inconsequencial — not important or significant; of little consequence
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: not important or significant; of little consequence
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˌɪnkɑːnsɪˈkwenʃəl/
Korean meaning: 중요하지 않은, 하찮은, 사소한
Korean pronunciation: 인칸시**퀀**셜
Example Sentences
- My boss treats me like I'm completely inconsequential, but little does he know I'm the one who remembers his wife's birthday every year.
- The argument over what color to paint the bathroom seemed inconsequential until they realized they'd been married for 20 years and this was their first real fight.
- What appears inconsequential today may prove to be the foundation of tomorrow's breakthrough.
inconsequencial
ADJECTIVE//ˌɪnkɑːnsɪˈkwenʃəl//
not important or significant; of little consequence
a presenter enthusiastically points to a tiny chart showing minor cost savings of just a few dollars. The presenter gestures wildly as if announcing something groundbreaking and revolutionary. The audience members roll their eyes and check their phones with bored expressions. One executive waves their hand dismissively while another yawns and looks at their watch. Several people exchange knowing glances that clearly show this presentation topic is inconsequential. something being treated as not important or significant
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🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'inconsequentia', combining 'in-' (not) with 'consequentia' (following as a result). Originally meant 'without logical sequence' but evolved to mean 'of little importance or significance'.
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📝Examples
“My boss treats me like I'm completely inconsequential, but little does he know I'm the one who remembers his wife's birthday every year.”
“The argument over what color to paint the bathroom seemed inconsequential until they realized they'd been married for 20 years and this was their first real fight.”
“What appears inconsequential today may prove to be the foundation of tomorrow's breakthrough.”
“She dismissed his concerns as inconsequential, not realizing they would later become the subject of a bestselling novel.”
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