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INCONSEQUENTLY
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Dictionary entry overview: What does inconsequently mean?
• INCONSEQUENTLY (adverb)
The adverb INCONSEQUENTLY has 1 sense:
1. lacking consequence
Familiarity information: INCONSEQUENTLY used as an adverb is very rare.
Dictionary entry details
Sense 1
Meaning:
Lacking consequence
Synonyms:
inconsequentially; inconsequently
Context example:
'You're so beautifully dressed,' she said and added quite inconsequentially, 'Can you stay the night?'
Pertainym:
inconsequent (lacking worth or importance)
Context examples
"You should 'a' ben up at Riley's barn last night," Jim announced inconsequently.
(Martin Eden, by Jack London)
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