inconsequential

/in,kɔnsi'kwenʃəl/

Thân thiện

His comment was an inconsequential aside during the meeting.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Not important or significant: Having little or no importance, value, or consequence.
   • Not following logically: Not following as a logical or natural consequence; lacking logical sequence.

Usage

The word "inconsequential" is used to describe things that are so minor or trivial that they do not matter in the grand scheme of things, or ideas that lack a logical connection. It is a formal adjective.

Examples

• Describing lack of importance:
  • The typo in the draft was inconsequential and did not affect the report's meaning.
  • He dismissed the criticism as inconsequential gossip.
• Describing a lack of logical connection:
  • The speaker's argument was full of inconsequential tangents that confused the audience.
  • Her reply was charming but inconsequential to the question asked.

Advanced Usage

• "inconsequential details": Minor details that do not affect the main point or outcome.
  • The contract is sound; let's not get bogged down in inconsequential details.
• "render something inconsequential": To make something unimportant or irrelevant.
  • The new evidence rendered the previous objections inconsequential.

Variants and Related Words

• Inconsequentially (adverb): In an unimportant or illogical manner.
  • He added, inconsequentially, that he preferred sunny weather.
• Inconsequence (noun): The quality or state of being unimportant or illogical.
  • The inconsequence of his actions frustrated his colleagues.

Synonyms

• Trivial: Of little value or importance.
• Insignificant: Too small or unimportant to be worth consideration.
• Negligible: So small or unimportant as to be not worth considering.
• Immaterial: Unimportant under the circumstances; irrelevant.

Antonyms

• Consequential: Important; significant.
• Crucial: Of great importance.
• Vital: Absolutely necessary or important.
• Significant: Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention.

Related Phrases

• Of no consequence: Having no importance.
  • Whether we go today or tomorrow is of no consequence.
• A mere trifle: A very small or unimportant thing.
  • The cost is a mere trifle and is inconsequential to the budget.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. not following logically as a consequence
2. lacking worth or importance
   • his work seems trivial and inconsequential
   • the quite inconsequent fellow was managed like a puppet

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