| 单词 |
inconsequential |
| 释义 |
inconsequential, a.|ɪnkɒnsɪˈkwɛnʃəl|
[in-3.]
Characterized by inconsequence; the opposite of consequential (in senses 3–6).
1. Characterized by inconsequence of reasoning, thought, or speech; = inconsequent 1–3.
1621W. Sclater Tythes (1623) A j a, So vtterly inconsequentiall are all arguments pretended against the diuine right of Tything. 1650Cromwell Let. 12 Sept. in Carlyle, I cannot let such gross mistakes and inconsequential reasonings pass without some notice taken of them. 1710Norris Chr. Prud. iii. 117 The loose and inconsequential Reasoner..in his wild ramble may happen to light upon Truth. 1779–81Johnson L.P., Somerville, The fiction is unnatural, and the moral inconsequential. 1837J. H. Newman Proph. Office Ch. 132, I do not say that such reasoning is, necessarily, inconsequential or unfair.
2. Of no consequence; = inconsequent 4.
1782F. Burney Cecilia ix. iii, As my time is not wholly inconsequential, I should not be sorry to have an early opportunity of being heard. 1791–1823D'Israeli Cur. Lit., Lit. Anecdotes, A circumstance, which may appear inconsequential to a reader, may bear some remote or latent connexion. 1892Stevenson Across the Plains 306 An affair too simple and inconsequential for gentlemen of our heroic mould.
Hence as n.; also inconseˈquentialism (nonce wd.), inconsequential or disconnected nature.
1893National Observer 15 Apr. 544/2 A practice that from its inconsequentialism was always pleasing. 1936L. C. Douglas White Banners xiii. 277 Exchanging inconsequentials and blandly taking each other's measure. 1936Mind XLV. 334 The three protagonists may actually hold a few inconsequentials in common. 1957Economist 2 Nov. 436 (Advt.), News never buried under frothy inconsequentials. |
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