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单词 inconsequent
释义 in·consequent
\“+\ adjective
Etymology: Late Latin inconsequent-, inconsequens, from Latin in- in- (I) + consequent-, consequens consequent — more at consequent
1.
 a. : lacking logical order or ordered sequence of thought or reasoning
  < it is unfortunate that such a significant book should be so slipshod and inconsequentSaturday Review >
  : illogical, inconsistent
  < a premise based on inconsequent reasoning >
 b. : following no natural sequence : inconsecutive
  < the string of inconsequent statements to which she had treated them — Ngaio Marsh >
2. : marked or characterized by a lack of logic or relevancy
 < these inconsequent fellows who would lower taxes but increase public expenditure >
3. : of no consequence : lacking worth, significance, or importance
 < the gay, debauched, quite inconsequent lad was managed like a puppet — Hilaire Belloc >
 < futile inconsequent dreams >
in·consequently \“+\ adverb
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