non sequitur

Meanings

• Noun

  An expression or statement that is seemingly inconsequential, unrelated, or irrational.

  - "After the long discussion about economics, John suddenly brought up the topic of unicorns - it was a non sequitur."
  - "In the middle of a serious court trial, the defendant's lawyer made a non sequitur argument, which left the judge and jury baffled."

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˌnɑːnˈsɛk.wɪ.tɚ/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

sequitur

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Variants

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non sequitur , non sequiturs

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Etymology

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From Latin non sequitur, meaning 'it does not follow'.

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Trivia

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1. The non sequitur is not exclusive to human language and can also be found in animal communication, such as birdsong.

2. The term 'non sequitur' was popularized in the field of logic by the philosopher and logician Bertrand Russell.

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1. Lateral thinking: The non sequitur is a technique used in lateral thinking to encourage creative problem-solving and innovative ideas by challenging conventional thinking and logic.

2. Surrealism: The non sequitur is a fundamental concept in surrealism, an artistic movement that emphasizes the irrational and the dreamlike.

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Culture

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The non sequitur is a common literary device used in various forms of art, literature, and comedy to create surprise, confusion, or humor.

How to Memorize "non sequitur"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a conversation where one person keeps making unrelated statements. This can help you remember the concept of a non sequitur.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the term 'non sequitur' with the image of a disconnected thought or statement. This can help you remember the meaning of the term.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Nonsense follows, It's not sequential', to help remember the meaning of non sequitur.

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