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inconsequence

inconsequence

9.8
A fault in thinking where ideas do not follow
  • noun
  • /ˌɪnˈkɒn.sɪ.kwəns/
translation icon : inconsecuencia
  • She realized the inconsequence of her reasoning when her conclusion did not follow logically from the premises she provided.

Examples

  • The essay was criticized for its inconsequence and frequent logical gaps.

  • His argument descended into inconsequence when he ignored the main evidence.

  • A hasty conclusion often leads to inconsequence in one’s reasoning.

  • His inconsequence in reasoning made the debate confusing.

  • There was a clear inconsequence in her logic.

  • The judge pointed out the inconsequence in the lawyer's argument, which failed to connect the evidence to the claims made.

  • Critics noted the inconsequence in his theory, as it did not adequately address the fundamental questions posed by the original study.

Synonyms

incongruity
vsinconsequence
6 8.0

A situation where something does not fit or seem right

is about faulty logical connection between premises and conclusion rather than mere mismatch
incoherence
vsinconsequence
5 7.3

Speech or writing that is unclear and hard to follow

focuses on failing logical validity of arguments rather than unclear expression
illogic
vsinconsequence
4 8.0

A way of thinking that does not follow clear reasons

is focused more on identified argument flaws rather than general absence of logic
invalidity
vsinconsequence
  • Specialized
1 7.0

A state where an argument is not logical and the conclusion does not follow

is a broader state of faulty reasoning beyond just argument conclusions
unsoundness
vsinconsequence
  • Formal
1 8.6

A wrong idea or reason that is not logical

is narrower, focusing on faulty conclusion structure rather than false premises
incoherency
vsinconsequence
1 7.5

A lack of clear, organized speech or writing that makes it hard to follow

is about incorrect argument conclusions, not only disorder in wording or ideas
illogicality
vsinconsequence
7.8

A way of thinking that does not follow clear reasons

is more about a specific failure where conclusions do not follow from premises
illogicalness
vsinconsequence
8.1

A quality of an idea or argument that has no clear, sensible reasons

is used for outright conclusion failures rather than mainly unclear thinking

Antonyms

validity
  • Specialized
56 4.4

Showing that an idea is logical and factually correct

How Logical

soundness
4 4.9
inconsequence
9.8
absurdity
54 6.1

Surface Forms

inconsequence singular

Morphology

inconsequence = consequence (semi-transparent) = in + consequence

Formally 'not' + 'consequence' is clear, but the specific logical sense ('does not follow') may not be the first sense learners associate with 'consequence'.

Etymology

Inconsequence comes from in- 'not' plus consequence 'what follows', the same root you see in consecutive, so it means 'not following' and is used for ideas or arguments that are not logical.