What does nonsequitous mean?
Nonsequitous means (rare) Having the form of a non sequitur; not logically following from preceding statements or events..
Nonsequitous
Pronunciation varies by accent · adjective
Meaning
(rare) Having the form of a non sequitur; not logically following from preceding statements or events..
Example Sentences
Given their stated hurry in 4, Franklin's question seems oddly nonsequitous. Like his story in Sc. 9, we might see the stand-alone, bawdy comic routine to which this gives rise as moving the travellers some way along the route.
53 The decision considered here does not, in its analysis, provide a detailed argument but rather sets out a number of seemingly nonsequitous 'considerations'.
Some was good, some was bad and some was so nonsensically nonsequitous that it confuses me even now to think about it. And yet, during all that time, I never learned his age, where he came from or where he went when he vanished.
Synonyms for nonsequitous
Antonyms for nonsequitous
Related Words
Word Forms
- more nonsequitous
- most nonsequitous
- non sequitous
- non-sequitous
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for nonsequitous?
Common synonyms include nonsequiturial.
What is the opposite of nonsequitous?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use nonsequitous in a sentence?
Given their stated hurry in 4, Franklin's question seems oddly nonsequitous. Like his story in Sc. 9, we might see the stand-alone, bawdy comic routine to which this gives rise as moving the travellers some way along the route.
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