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inconsequently

adv · 2 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

adv

Meaning 1

In an inconsequential way, or a way that suggests a lack of consequence

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

adverb

Meaning 2

lacking consequence

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • `You're so beautifully dressed,' she said and added quite inconsequentially, `Can you stay the night?'

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: inconsequentially

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

From inconsequent + -ly.