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Inconsequence

Part of Speech

Noun

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈkɒnsɪkwəns/

Definitions

  • Lack of logical sequence or consistency.
  • An illogical or unrelated statement or action.
  • Triviality or insignificance.

Usage Examples

  • The essay was full of inconsequence and lacked coherence.
  • She dismissed his concerns as mere inconsequence.
  • His speech meandered through points of inconsequence.

Etymology

Derived from Latin "in-" meaning "not" and "consequentia" meaning "sequence." The term entered English in the late 16th century to describe a lack of logical connection.

Synonyms

  • Illogicality
  • Incoherence
  • Triviality
  • Irrelevance
  • Unimportance

Antonyms

  • Logic
  • Coherence
  • Relevance
  • Significance
  • Importance

Translations

LanguageTranslationPronunciation
SpanishInconsecuencia/in.kon.se.kwɛn.θja/
FrenchInconséquence/ɛ̃.kɔ̃.se.kɑ̃s/
GermanInkonsistenz/ɪn.kɔn.zɪs.ˈtɛnt͡s/
Chinese不合逻辑/bù hé luó jí/
Hindiअसंगति/asaṅgati/
Arabicعدم التناسق/ʿadam at-tanāsuq/
RussianНесоответствие/nʲɪsəɐtˈvʲetstvʲɪje/
Japanese不整合/fuseigō/
PortugueseInconsequência/ĩ.kõ.seˈkwẽ.sjɐ/
Korean비논리성/binonriseong/
Marathiअसंगतता/asaṅgatatā/
Bengaliঅসামঞ্জস্য/ôshamônjôsshô/
Tamilதொடர்பின்மை/toṭarpinmai/
Teluguఅసంగత/asaṅgata/
Kannadaಅಸಂಗತತೆ/asaṅgatate/
Malayalamഅസംഗതം/asaṅgataṁ/
Gujaratiઅસંગતતા/asaṅgatatā/
Odiaଅସଙ୍ଗତି/asaṅgati/
Punjabiਅਸੰਗਤਤਾ/asaṅgatatā/
Assameseঅসংগতিতা/asaṅgatita/

Regional Pronunciation Variations

In British English: /ɪnˈkɒnsɪkwəns/, American English: /ɪnˈkɑːnsəkwəns/. The vowel stress and clarity of the second syllable may vary slightly by region.

Historical Usage

First recorded in English in the 1500s, typically used in formal or philosophical contexts. Its use declined in everyday speech but remains in academic and literary settings.

Cultural Nuances

Often used in critical discussions of arguments, politics, and narrative structure. The word implies more than just error—it suggests a fundamental lapse in reasoning or structure.

More Information

Inconsequence is a useful concept in debate, logic, and rhetoric. Recognizing inconsequence allows speakers and writers to strengthen arguments by eliminating non-sequiturs or irrelevant points. In literature, it can reflect confusion or fragmentation, adding stylistic depth.

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