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inconsequent

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

Definitions of inconsequent word

  • adjective inconsequent characterized by lack of proper sequence in thought, speech, or action. 1
  • adjective inconsequent characterized by lack of logical sequence; illogical; inconsecutive: inconsequent reasoning. 1
  • adjective inconsequent irrelevant: an inconsequent remark. 1
  • adjective inconsequent not following from the premises: an inconsequent deduction. 1
  • adjective inconsequent not in keeping with the general character or design; inconsistent: inconsequent ornamentation. 1
  • adjective inconsequent without worth or consequence; trivial: a frivolous, inconsequent young man. 1
See all 12 definitions of inconsequent

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Origin of inconsequent

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 Inconsequent

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

inconsequent 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.
This word is included in each student's vocabulary. Most likely there is at least one movie with this word in the title.

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Synonyms for inconsequent

adj inconsequent

  • casual — If you are casual, you are, or you pretend to be, relaxed and not very concerned about what is happening or what you are doing.
  • inconsequential — of little or no importance; insignificant; trivial.
  • inconsiderable — small, as in value, amount, or size.
  • insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.
  • light — a light product, as a beer or cigarette.

adjective inconsequent

  • little — small in size; not big; not large; tiny: a little desk in the corner of the room.
All 15 Synonyms of inconsequent

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