Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

inconsequent

Adjective

/ˌɪn.kənˈsɛkwənt/

Definition

Not following logically from what precedes; irrelevant or unimportant.

Examples

His argument was inconsequent, failing to relate back to the main point of discussion.
The remarks she made were inconsequent, as they didn’t address the issue at hand.
Discussions that stray off-topic can often become inconsequent and confusing.

Meaning

The term ‘inconsequent’ refers to something that lacks a logical connection or significance, often appearing as an afterthought or without proper reasoning.