inconsequence








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.
  6. without worth or consequence; trivial: a frivolous, inconsequent young man.
n.

1580s, from Latin inconsequentia, from inconsequens (see inconsequent).

adj.

1570s, “not following as a logical conclusion,” from Latin inconsequentem (nominative inconsequens) “not logically connected,” from in- “not, opposite of, without” (see in- (1)) + consequens, past participle of consequi “to follow” (see consequence).

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