inconsequential
Americanadjective
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not following logically as a consequence
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trivial or insignificant
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not in a logical sequence; haphazard
Other Word Forms
- inconsequentiality noun
- inconsequentially adverb
Etymology
Origin of inconsequential
First recorded in 1615–25; in- 3 + consequential
Example Sentences
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He takes his time absorbing every seemingly inconsequential detail as he becomes attached to the personalities of eccentrics on their self-assigned quests to accomplish unlikely goals.
Computing expert and AI safety campaigner Stuart Russell told AFP that Saturday's commitments were "not completely inconsequential".
From Barron's
On the drive, she filled the silence with inconsequential chatter, as if nothing had changed.
From Los Angeles Times
It proved inconsequential in the end but was the main talking point post-match.
From BBC
But even after getting it to spark, it seemed a sad and inconsequential attempt against the dim light and thick air.
From Literature
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