inconsequent
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sɪˌkwɛnt, -kwənt adjective
1.
characterized by lack of proper sequence in thought, speech, or action.
2.
characterized by lack of logical sequence; illogical; inconsecutive: inconsequent reasoning.
3.
irrelevant: an inconsequent remark.
4.
not following from the premises: an inconsequent deduction.
5.
not in keeping with the general character or design; inconsistent: inconsequent ornamentation.
Origin:
1570–80; < Late Latin inconsequent- (stem of inconsequēns) not following. See in-3, consequent
1570–80; < Late Latin inconsequent- (stem of inconsequēns) not following. See in-3, consequent
Related forms
in·con·se·quence, in·con·se·quent·ness, noun
in·con·se·quent·ly, adverb
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inconsequential or inconsequent (ˌɪnkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl, ɪnˌkɒn-, ɪnˈkɒnsɪkwənt) ![[Click for IPA pronunciation guide]](http://static.sfdict.com/dictstatic/g/d/dictionary_questionbutton_default.gif) | |
| —adj | |
| 1. | not following logically as a consequence |
| 2. | trivial or insignificant |
| 3. | not in a logical sequence; haphazard |
| inconsequent or inconsequent | |
| —adj | |
| inconsequenti'ality or inconsequent | |
| —n | |
| inconse'quentialness or inconsequent | |
| —n | |
| in'consequence or inconsequent | |
| —n | |
| in'consequentness or inconsequent | |
| —n | |
| inconse'quentially or inconsequent | |
| —adv | |
| in'consequently or inconsequent | |
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Word Origin & History
inconsequent
1570s, "not following as a logical conclusion," from L. inconsequentem (nom. inconsequens) "not logically connected," from in- "not" + consequens, pp. of consequi "to follow" (see consequence).
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Example sentences
They rise not from reason, but deeper inconsequent deeps.
Some of the previous advice has appeared to vary or conflict resulting inconsequent uncertainty for the people.
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