inconsequence
/in'kɔnsikwəns/ Cách viết khác : (inconsequentness) /in'kɔnsikwəntnis/
Definition
- Noun:
- Invalid or incorrect reasoning: The quality or state of being illogical, lacking proper sequence or coherence in thought or argument.
- Having no important effects or influence: The quality of being trivial, insignificant, or of little consequence.
Examples of Usage
Invalid reasoning:
- The judge dismissed the argument due to its obvious inconsequence.
- The inconsequence of his logic made his entire thesis difficult to defend.
Lack of importance:
- She worried about the inconsequence of her daily tasks in the grand scheme of things.
- The meeting was marked by the inconsequence of the topics discussed.
Advanced Usage
- "A matter of inconsequence": Refers to something trivial or unimportant.
- Whether we take the 2 p.m. or 3 p.m. train is a matter of inconsequence; we'll arrive at roughly the same time.
Variants and Related Words
- Inconsequent (adj): Not following logically; irrelevant or insignificant.
- His inconsequent remarks distracted from the main point of the discussion.
- Inconsequential (adj): Unimportant; trivial.
- The difference in price is inconsequential; just choose the one you like.
Synonyms
- Illogicality: The quality of being illogical.
- Irrelevance: The quality of being not connected with or pertinent to something.
- Triviality: Lack of seriousness or importance; insignificance.
- Insignificance: The quality of being too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
Antonyms
- Consequence: Importance or relevance; a result or effect of an action or condition.
- Logic: Reasoning conducted or assessed according to strict principles of validity.
- Significance: The quality of being worthy of attention; importance.
Noun
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invalid or incorrect reasoning
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having no important effects or influence
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