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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 consequenceplay

  Familiarity information: INCONSEQUENTLY used as an adverb is very rare.


 Dictionary entry details 


INCONSEQUENTLY (adverb)


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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