Inconsequential: meaning, definitions and examples
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inconsequential
[ ˌɪnkɑːnˌsɪˈkwɛnʃəl ]
in a sentence
Not important or significant; lacking relevance or importance.
Synonyms
insignificant, minor, negligible, trivial, unimportant.
Examples of usage
- The inconsequential details of the story were easily forgotten.
- His actions seemed inconsequential in the grand scheme of things.
Translations
Translations of the word "inconsequential" in other languages:
🇵🇹 insignificante
🇮🇳 महत्वहीन
🇩🇪 unbedeutend
🇮🇩 tidak penting
🇺🇦 незначний
🇵🇱 nieistotny
🇯🇵 些細な
🇫🇷 insignifiant
🇪🇸 insignificante
🇹🇷 önemsiz
🇰🇷 사소한
🇸🇦 غير مهم
🇨🇿 nepodstatný
🇸🇰 nepodstatný
🇨🇳 无关紧要
🇸🇮 nepomemben
🇮🇸 ómerkilegt
🇰🇿 маңызды емес
🇬🇪 უმნიშვნელო
🇦🇿 əhəmiyyətsiz
🇲🇽 insignificante
Etymology
The word 'inconsequential' originated from the Latin word 'inconsequentialis', which means 'not following as a logical conclusion'. Over time, the meaning evolved to refer to something that is not important or significant. The term gained popularity in the 18th century and has been used consistently in the English language since then.