inconsequential

[in-kon-si-kwen-shuh l, in-kon-]

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adjective

of little or no importance; insignificant; trivial.
inconsequent; illogical.
irrelevant.

Origin of inconsequential

First recorded in 1615–25; in-³ + consequential

Related formsin·con·se·quen·ti·al·i·ty, nounin·con·se·quen·tial·ly, adverb

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Examples from the Web for inconsequential

Contemporary Examples

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The nits that Clinton detractors have picked are so inconsequential as to appear downright desperate.
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Historical Examples

He chattered about inconsequential matters all through dinner.
Weak on Square Roots
Russell Burton
For a while they talked of trite and inconsequential things.
The Harbor of Doubt
Frank Williams
It pulses on inconsequential, and it would be impossible to determine any sequence.
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D. H. Lawrence
He thinks I'm frivolous and inconsequential, and totally unfitted for this position of trust.
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Conflict between man and man was at first vague and inconsequential.
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British Dictionary definitions for inconsequential

inconsequential

inconsequent (ɪnˈkɒnsɪkwənt)

adjective

not following logically as a consequence
trivial or insignificant
not in a logical sequence; haphazard

Derived Formsinconsequentiality, inconsequentialness, inconsequence or inconsequentness, nouninconsequentially or inconsequently, adverb

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Word Origin and History for inconsequential

adj.

"characterized by inconsequence," 1620s; "not worth noticing," 1782; see inconsequent + -al (1). Related: Inconsequentially.

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Examples from the Web for inconsequential

Contemporary Examples

But to Swift, well-versed in Hollywood dating, this is inconsequential.

How permanent virginity feels,” she says, “and then how inconsequential.

You are sending a signal that says any Western response to his actions will be inconsequential.

We are still down to play Costa Rica on Tuesday, but the result is inconsequential.

The nits that Clinton detractors have picked are so inconsequential as to appear downright desperate.

Historical Examples

He chattered about inconsequential matters all through dinner.

For a while they talked of trite and inconsequential things.

It pulses on inconsequential, and it would be impossible to determine any sequence.

He thinks I'm frivolous and inconsequential, and totally unfitted for this position of trust.

Conflict between man and man was at first vague and inconsequential.

inconsequential

inconsequent (ɪnˈkɒnsɪkwənt)

Word Origin and History for inconsequential

adj.

Origin of inconsequential