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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Related Words for inconsequentiality

alienation, aloofness, apathy, carelessness, coldness, coolness, detachment, disdain, disinterest, disinterestedness, dispassion, disregard, equity, immunity, impartiality, impassivity, inattention, inconsequence, inertia, insignificance

Examples from the Web for inconsequentiality

Historical Examples of inconsequentiality

After that, to show the inconsequentiality of life in those days, we fell to playing.
Before Adam
Jack London
These hee-hee councils splendidly illustrate the inconsecutiveness and inconsequentiality of the Folk.
Before Adam
Jack London

British Dictionary definitions for inconsequentiality

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 inconsequentiality

inconsequential

adj.

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