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inconsequence

in·con·se·quent
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-kon-si-kwent, -kwuh nt]
    • /ɪnˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛnt, -kwənt/
    • /ɪnˈkɔnsɪkwəns/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-kon-si-kwent, -kwuh nt]
    • /ɪnˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛnt, -kwənt/

Definitions of inconsequence word

  • adjective inconsequence characterized by lack of proper sequence in thought, speech, or action. 1
  • adjective inconsequence characterized by lack of logical sequence; illogical; inconsecutive: inconsequent reasoning. 1
  • adjective inconsequence irrelevant: an inconsequent remark. 1
  • adjective inconsequence not following from the premises: an inconsequent deduction. 1
  • adjective inconsequence not in keeping with the general character or design; inconsistent: inconsequent ornamentation. 1
  • adjective inconsequence without worth or consequence; trivial: a frivolous, inconsequent young man. 1
See all 7 definitions of inconsequence

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Origin of inconsequence

First appearance:

before 1570
One of the 33% oldest English words
1570-80; < Late Latin inconsequent- (stem of inconsequēns) not following. See in-3, consequent

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Parts of speech for Inconsequence

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Full grammatical hierarchy of Inconsequence

inconsequence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.

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Synonyms for inconsequence

noun inconsequence

  • importance — the quality or state of being important; consequence; significance.
  • lethargy — the quality or state of being drowsy and dull, listless and unenergetic, or indifferent and lazy; apathetic or sluggish inactivity.
  • coolness — moderately cold; neither warm nor cold: a rather cool evening.
  • lack — something missing or needed: After he left, they really felt the lack.
  • stoicism — a systematic philosophy, dating from around 300 b.c., that held the principles of logical thought to reflect a cosmic reason instantiated in nature.
All 49 Synonyms of inconsequence

Antonyms for inconsequence

noun inconsequence

  • activity — Activity is a situation in which a lot of things are happening or being done.
  • life — the condition that distinguishes organisms from inorganic objects and dead organisms, being manifested by growth through metabolism, reproduction, and the power of adaptation to environment through changes originating internally.
  • liveliness — full or suggestive of life or vital energy; active, vigorous, or brisk: a lively discussion.
  • attention — If you give someone or something your attention, you look at it, listen to it, or think about it carefully.
  • bias — Bias is a tendency to prefer one person or thing to another, and to favour that person or thing.
All 11 Antonyms of inconsequence

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