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inconsequent

/in-kon-si-kwent, -kwuhnt/US // ɪnˈkɒn sɪˌkwɛnt, -kwənt //

不知所云,不重要的,不起眼的,不重要

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Definitions

adj.形容词 adjective
  1. 1
    • : characterized by lack of proper sequence in thought, speech, or action.
    • : characterized by lack of logical sequence; illogical; inconsecutive: inconsequent reasoning.
    • : irrelevant: an inconsequent remark.
    • : not following from the premises: an inconsequent deduction.
    • : not in keeping with the general character or design; inconsistent: inconsequent ornamentation.
    • : without worth or consequence; trivial: a frivolous, inconsequent young man.

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Examples

  • Yet this conclusion of the intellect did not prevent the pain of pity and compunction, nor an inconsequent sense of guilt.

  • How precisely like Red Pepper Burns it was to plan for a "stag" dinner in this inconsequent way!

  • Why should they do everything so inconsequent, so improbable, so preposterous?

  • The true question is: "Do you take any part of it: and can you reject the rest without being inconsequent?"

  • The officer whistled, and Bobby leaped upon him and off again, and indulged in many inconsequent friskings.