Non Sequitur

Pronunciation: /nɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

Definitions of non sequitur

noun a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous argument or statement

Example Sentences

A1 I don't understand why she suddenly started talking about cats; it was a complete non sequitur.

A2 The joke he told at the party was a non sequitur and no one knew how to respond.

B1 The professor's comment about the weather seemed like a non sequitur in the middle of his lecture.

B2 Her non sequitur about unicorns completely derailed the conversation.

C1 His non sequitur about quantum physics left everyone in the room puzzled.

C2 The politician's speech was full of non sequiturs that made it hard to follow his argument.

Examples of non sequitur in a Sentence

formal The professor pointed out that the student's argument was a non sequitur.

informal I don't get why you brought up that random fact, it's a total non sequitur.

slang That comment was such a non sequitur, like what even?

figurative Her sudden outburst was a non sequitur in the otherwise calm meeting.

Grammatical Forms of non sequitur

• past tense: non sequiturred
• plural: non sequiturs
• comparative: more non sequitur
• superlative: most non sequitur
• present tense: non sequiturs
• future tense: will non sequitur
• perfect tense: have non sequitured
• continuous tense: is non sequiturting
• singular: non sequitur
• positive degree: non sequitur
• infinitive: to non sequitur
• gerund: non sequiturting
• participle: non sequitured

Origin and Evolution of non sequitur

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The term 'non sequitur' originates from Latin, meaning 'it does not follow'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in logic to refer to a conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statements, 'non sequitur' has evolved to also be used in everyday language to describe a statement or response that is irrelevant or does not make sense in the context of the conversation.