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Synonyms & Similar Words
irrelevance
insignificance
triviality
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nonessentials
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peripherality
unmomentousness
unsubstantiality
Meaning of Inconsequence
The primary meaning of "inconsequence" refers to the state of being insignificant or having no importance.
Definitions
- The quality of being inconsequential, or lacking significance or importance
- A statement or action that is inconsequential, or lacks significance or importance
- The state of being unrelated or unconnected to something else
Etymology of Inconsequence
The word "inconsequence" originates from the Latin words "in-" (meaning "not" or "opposite of") and "consequens" (meaning "following" or "resulting"), with the suffix "-ce" added to form a noun
The term has been used in English since the 15th century to describe something that is unimportant or lacks significance
Example Uses
- The new policy has been criticized for its inconsequence in addressing the real issues facing the community
- The movie's plot was marred by inconsequences in the storyline that made it hard to follow
- The company's decision to downsize was seen as an inconsequence of the economic downturn
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
consequence
significance
importance
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profundity
depth
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