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- [non sek-wi-ter, -too r; Latin nohn se-kwi-too r]
- /nɒn ˈsɛk wɪ tər, -ˌtʊər; Latin noʊn ˈsɛ kwɪˌtʊər/
- /nɒn ˈse.kwə.tə(r)/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [non sek-wi-ter, -too r; Latin nohn se-kwi-too r]
- /nɒn ˈsɛk wɪ tər, -ˌtʊər; Latin noʊn ˈsɛ kwɪˌtʊər/
Definitions of non sequitur words
- noun non sequitur Logic. an inference or a conclusion that does not follow from the premises. 1
- noun non sequitur a statement containing an illogical conclusion. 1
- noun non sequitur statement: not logical 1
- variable noun non sequitur A non sequitur is a statement, remark, or conclusion that does not follow naturally or logically from what has just been said. 0
- noun non sequitur a statement having little or no relevance to what preceded it 0
- noun non sequitur a conclusion that does not follow from the premises 0
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Parts of speech for Non sequitur
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non sequitur popularity
This term is known only to a narrow circle of people with rare knowledge. Only 27% of English native speakers know the meaning of this word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
non sequitur usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for non sequitur
noun non sequitur
- deceptiveness — apt or tending to deceive: The enemy's peaceful overtures may be deceptive.
- fallacy — a deceptive, misleading, or false notion, belief, etc.: That the world is flat was at one time a popular fallacy.
- faultiness — having faults or defects; imperfect.
- invalidity — invalidism.
- cavil — If you say that someone cavils at something, you mean that they make criticisms of it that you think are unimportant or unnecessary.
Antonyms for non sequitur
noun non sequitur
- facing — the front part of the head, from the forehead to the chin.
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