inconsequential

Meanings

• adjective

  Having little or no effect; insignificant.

• adjective

  Of little consequence; unimportant.

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Synonyms

negligible , trifling , trivial , unimportant

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Rhymes

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irrelevant , insignificant , nonchalant , superficial

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Variants

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inconsequential , inconsequentialities , inconsequentiality , inconsequentially

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Etymology

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Late Middle English: from inconsequent + -al. Inconsequent means not following in order or logic, and inconsequential means having no consequence or effect.

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Trivia

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1. The word inconsequential comes from the Latin word 'consequentia', which means 'following in order or logic'. The opposite of inconsequential is consequential.

2. Inconsequential can also be used as a verb to mean 'to make no difference or have no effect'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Insignificant: Similar in meaning to inconsequential, but may be used to describe something that is small or unimportant in size as well as in significance.

2. Trivial: Relating to matters of little importance or consequence; trifling or unimportant.

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Culture

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Inconsequential is often used to describe situations, actions, or words that are unimportant or have little impact. It can be used in literature and art to portray characters or events that are trivial or insignificant. For example, in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby, Nick Carraway describes Gatsby's parties as 'inconsequential' because they do not lead to any meaningful or lasting relationships.

How to Memorize "inconsequential"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a situation where something insignificant or unimportant occurs, such as a small pebble falling into a large body of water and causing barely a ripple.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word inconsequential with the idea of something having no impact or effect.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic device by remembering that 'inconsequential' begins with the prefix 'in-' which means 'not' and 'consequential' means 'having consequences. Therefore, inconsequential means 'not having consequences'.

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