What does inconsequential mean?
Inconsequential means Having no consequence; not consequential; of little importance..
Inconsequential
/ɪnˌkɑnsəˈkwɛnʃəl/ · adjective
Meaning
Having no consequence; not consequential; of little importance..
Definitions by Sense
- Having no consequence; not consequential; of little importance.
- Not logically following from the premises.
- Something unimportant; something that does not matter.
Example Sentences
You will never know the exact atomic time when you started reading this phrase; of course, that's inconsequential.
“[…]Because desire just cheats you. It's like a sunbeam skipping here and there about a room. It stops and gilds some inconsequential object, and we poor fools try to grasp it—but when we do the sunbeam moves on to something else, and you've got the inconsequential part, but the glitter that made you want it is gone—” He broke off uneasily.
Synonyms for inconsequential
Antonyms for inconsequential
Related Words
Word Forms
- more inconsequential
- most inconsequential
- inconsequentials
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for inconsequential?
Common synonyms include unimportant, negligible, trivial, trifling.
What is the opposite of inconsequential?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use inconsequential in a sentence?
You will never know the exact atomic time when you started reading this phrase; of course, that's inconsequential.
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