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inconsequential

in·con·se·quen·tial
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Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [in-kon-si-kwen-shuh l, in-kon-]
    • /ˌɪn kɒn sɪˈkwɛn ʃəl, ɪnˌkɒn-/
    • /ɪnˌkɒn.sɪˈkwen.ʃəl/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [in-kon-si-kwen-shuh l, in-kon-]
    • /ˌɪn kɒn sɪˈkwɛn ʃəl, ɪnˌkɒn-/

Definitions of inconsequential word

  • adjective inconsequential of little or no importance; insignificant; trivial. 1
  • adjective inconsequential inconsequent; illogical. 1
  • abbreviation INCONSEQUENTIAL irrelevant. 1
  • noun inconsequential Not important or significant. 1
  • adjective inconsequential unimportant, having no influence 1
  • adjective inconsequential Something that is inconsequential is not important. 0

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Origin of inconsequential

First appearance:

before 1615
One of the 41% oldest English words
First recorded in 1615-25; in-3 + consequential

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Parts of speech for Inconsequential

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

inconsequential popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 70% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the 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 inconsequential

adj inconsequential

  • trivial — of very little importance or value; insignificant: Don't bother me with trivial matters.
  • unimportant — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.
  • negligible — so small, trifling, or unimportant that it may safely be neglected or disregarded: The extra expenses were negligible.
  • worthless — without worth; of no use, importance, or value; good-for-nothing: a worthless person; a worthless contract.
  • insignificant — unimportant, trifling, or petty: Omit the insignificant details.

adjective inconsequential

  • irrelevant — not relevant; not applicable or pertinent: His lectures often stray to interesting but irrelevant subjects.
  • frivolous — characterized by lack of seriousness or sense: frivolous conduct.
  • inappropriate — not appropriate; not proper or suitable: an inappropriate dress for the occasion.
  • exiguous — Very small in size or amount.

Antonyms for inconsequential

adj inconsequential

  • consequential — Consequential means the same as consequent.
  • useful — being of use or service; serving some purpose; advantageous, helpful, or of good effect: a useful member of society.
  • valuable — having considerable monetary worth; costing or bringing a high price: a valuable painting; a valuable crop.
  • worthwhile — such as to repay one's time, attention, interest, work, trouble, etc.: a worthwhile book.
  • important — of much or great significance or consequence: an important event in world history.

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